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disavows

 

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Verb disavow has 1 sense
  1. disavow - refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with; "Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children"
    --1 is one way to
    deny
    Antonyms: avow, avouch
    Derived form: noun disavowal1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Disavows

Definition:

Disavows is a verb that means to deny any association, responsibility, or support for something or someone.

Senses and Usages:

  • 1. To reject or renounce:

    When an individual disavows an idea or belief, they express their disagreement and refuse to accept it as their own.

    Example Sentence:

    Jennifer disavows the opinions of her peers and prefers to form her own conclusions.

  • 2. To dissociate from:

    This sense of disavows refers to distancing oneself from a person or organization due to differences in views, actions, or affiliations.

    Example Sentence:

    The political candidate disavows any association with the controversial group that masks their true motives.

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