disclaim

verb

dis·​claim dis-ˈklām 

disclaimed; disclaiming; disclaims

intransitive verb

1

: to make a disclaimer

2

a

obsolete : to disavow all part or share

b

: to utter denial

transitive verb

1

: to renounce a legal claim to

2

: deny, disavow

disclaimed any knowledge of the contents of the letter

Synonyms

• deny
• refuse

Examples of disclaim in a Sentence

the prisoner disclaimed any part in the prank

her spokesperson flatly disclaimed the marriage rumor circulating in the press

Recent Examples on the Web

In the initial days after Israel launched its attack on Iran last Friday, the U.S. repeatedly disclaimed involvement. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 June 2025

The same student, however, later disclaimed his statement, according to authorities. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025

However, as noted earlier, the agency hasn’t disclaimed that power, and Congress hasn’t acted to restrict it. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

But, as noted earlier, the agency hasn’t disclaimed that power, and Congress hasn’t acted to restrict it. —Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French disclaimer, from dis- + claimer to claim

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for disclaim

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe
• nickname

Kids Definition

disclaim

verb

dis·​claim dis-ˈklām 

: to deny being a part of or responsible for : disown

the student disclaimed any part in the prank

Legal Definition

disclaim

intransitive verb

dis·​claim dis-ˈklām 

: to make a disclaimer

transitive verb

1

: to reject or relinquish a claim to (as an interest in an estate)

2

a

: to deny or reject the right, validity, or authority of

b

: to negate or limit the rights under (a warranty)

disclaimant

-ˈklā-mənt

noun