Disavow (Verb)
Meaning
Refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with; "Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The politician disavowed the statement made by her aide, claiming it was unauthorized and did not reflect her views.
- The company's CEO disavowed any knowledge of the scandal prior to the investigation.
- After the public outcry, the musician disavowed her previous racist remarks, calling them a "bad joke."
- The government disavowed any responsibility for the damages, citing an "act of God" as the cause of the disaster.
- The billionaire disavowed his involvement in the failed business venture, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.