Disavow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disavow is a verb meaning (transitive) To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
Meaning
(transitive) To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.
Example Sentences
He was charged with embezzlement, but he disavows the crime.
Because of her dissatisfaction, she now disavows the merits of socialism.
Word Forms
- disavows
- disavowing
- disavowed
Synonyms for disavow
Depending on context, synonyms include abjure, deny, disclaim, disown, reject, disprove.
Antonyms for disavow
Common opposites include accept, prove, avow, avouch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include repudiate, deny, negate, contradict, evade, disavouch.
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