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