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 of disclaim

• 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

The method used by players’ associations to litigate against leagues who lock out players is decertification, or the similar step of disclaiming interest. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

Or the vendor whose terms of service disclaim accuracy altogether. — Yvonne Hinson, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026

Another is that whoever’s chosen should disclaim under oath loyalty to anyone or anything other than the Constitution. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026

Another is that whoever’s chosen should disclaim under oath loyalty to anyone or anything other than the Constitution. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive 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