Answer:

denials

AnswerCrossword Clue
DENIALSComebacks to accusations
DENIALSSome kneejerk responses
DENIALSDisclaimers, e.g.
DENIALSNot guilty pleas, e.g.
DENIALSDisclaimers
DENIALSSome responses
DENIALSAccused one's cries
DENIALSSuspect responses
DENIALSRepudiations
DENIALSCharger's inconveniences
DENIALSDisavowals
DENIALSNo, no, a thousand times no?
DENIALSDisavowals.
DENIALSDesdemona made these in vain.
DENIALSContradictions.
DENIALSPeter made three
DENIALSPeter made three.
DENIALSPeter made three of these
DENIALSRefutations
DENIALSNoes
DENIALSSome political responses
DENIALSDefendants' protests
DENIALSStonewallers' statements
DENIALSSeveral thumbs down
DENIALSRecantations