DISAVOWALS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

disavowals

noun

plural of disavowal

as in denials

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement the mayor's disavowal of the rumor that a terrorist threat had been received put our minds at rest

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Recent Examples of disavowals The post marks a significant shift from the President’s past disavowals of the unpopular right-wing policy blueprint, which was created by conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation ahead of the 2024 election. —

Connor Greene, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 But the new wave of disavowals represents the latest sign that the conflict, which has killed thousands of Palestinians, has become polarizing within the mainstream of the party. —

David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disavowals

Noun

The filing includes email correspondence between the PTPA and the two federations, detailing the denials.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Ruth Getachew oversees consumer assistance at the insurance administration and her team helps residents navigate denials and billing disputes for free.

— Davi Jacobs, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026