Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disavow
verb
/ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ/
Definition
To deny any responsibility or support for something.
Examples
- After the scandal, the politician had to disavow any knowledge of the activities.
- She chose to disavow the controversial statement made by her colleague.
- He publicly disavowed his former beliefs after a change of heart.
Meaning
When someone disavows something, they are stating that they do not agree with it or are not connected to it in any way.
Synonyms
- deny
- reject
- renounce
- abjure
