Disavowal (Noun)
Meaning
Denial of any connection with or knowledge of.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's disavowal of the scandalous comments made by her aide sparked controversy among voters.
- The company's disavowal of any involvement in the environmental disaster was met with skepticism by local residents.
- The celebrity's disavowal of her previous statements on social media led to a heated debate among her fans.
- The government's disavowal of any knowledge of the secret surveillance program was disputed by human rights activists.
- The CEO's disavowal of any wrongdoing in the financial scandal was not convincing to the shareholders.