Repudiative (Adjective)
Meaning
Rejecting emphatically; e.g. refusing to pay or disowning; "a veto is a repudiative act".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's decision to deny any involvement in the scandal was a repudiative statement that left many questioning their sincerity.
- Her repudiative tone made it clear that she would not be swayed by the opposing argument.
- The government's repudiative stance on the proposed legislation was met with widespread criticism from the public.
- The artist's repudiative attitude towards commercialism was reflected in her refusal to sell her work to corporate collectors.
- The judge's repudiative ruling on the appeal was a clear indication that the defendant's case was without merit.