Synonyms of disavowals

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denials
• rejections
• contradictions
• repudiations
• negations
• disclaimers
• disallowances
• refutations
• denegations
• rebuttals
• disconfirmations
• disproofs
• negatives

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• admissions
• acknowledgments
• confirmations
• avowals
• confessions
• declarations
• concessions
• assertions
• affirmations
• testimonies
• attestations
• testaments
• validations
• corroborations
• documentations
• substantiations

Example Sentences

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