Science Denial Terms

noun a person who believes that the earth is flat and not a sphere

• The scientist presented evidence to debunk the claims made by the flat-earther.
• I can't believe there are still flat-earthers in this day and age.
• That guy is such a flat-earther, he refuses to accept any scientific proof.
• She's a flat-earther when it comes to accepting new ideas.

noun a form of propaganda that seeks to deny or distort the truth of established facts

• Climate denialism persists despite overwhelming scientific evidence.
• Some people still choose to believe in climate denialism despite the facts.
• I can't believe the level of denialism some people exhibit when it comes to climate change.
• His denialism was like a brick wall, impossible to penetrate with reason.