DISAVOW Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

disavow

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈvau̇

Definition of disavow next

as in to deny

to declare not to be true disavowed the testimony that she had given earlier in the trial

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as in to refuse

to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility the government will disavow any knowledge of your mission

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Recent Examples of disavow The Washington County Board on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution disavowing the past practice of racial covenants and informing the public of their existence in the county. —

Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said the deal would require Iran to disavow the continuation of its domestic nuclear program — a diplomatic feat never before achieved throughout a quarter-century of international negotiations over Iran’s nuclear work. —

Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 There was an answer to that when Clivillés posted upset messages Thursday, disavowing Williams and showing some clear resentment there. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026 Creators were still asked to behave as if permanence existed, even as the infrastructure quietly disavowed it. —

Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disavow

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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s superstar captain, was denied by Gunn after receiving a similar entry pass from Diaz, then zipped a shot from outside the box straight at the Scotland keeper.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026