disavow

🇺🇸 /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/
Frequency
Difficulty
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verb
R

To deny responsibility or support for something or someone.

The company disavowed any involvement in the scandal, claiming they were unaware of the illegal activities.

translation

v. To deny responsibility or support for something or someone.

Word Forms

3rd Present disavows
Past disavowed
Perfect disavowed
Progressive disavowing