1
as in denies
to declare not to be true
disavowed the testimony that she had given earlier in the trial
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2
as in refuses
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 disavows
Everyone quoted in the book ultimately disavows those rumors, including Yetnikoff.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
However, what if the board later disavows the director’s action, leaving the director personally exposed to that contract liability?
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
However, what if the board later disavows the director’s action, leaving the director personally exposed to that contract liability?
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disavows
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In the last 24 hours, regional powers — particularly the UAE — have signaled a hardening of their stance toward Iran despite apparent efforts by the White House to find an off-ramp from the conflict, touting peace talks with the Islamic Republic, which denies negotiations are taking place.—
Holly Ellyatt,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Maduro has pleaded not guilty and denies being involved in drug trafficking.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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At least, that’s what some people are saying, in a photographic meme that’s been spreading around the internet for years and refuses to die.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nothing is quite as annoying as a brand that refuses to adjust its fits to curvy bodies—but that’s not an issue here.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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Browsh refutes the idea the NFL chose Bad Bunny as a political stunt.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Data consistently refutes the idea that theaters and streaming are in a zero-sum battle for different audiences.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Israel denies charges of a genocide and rejects the boycott and divestment movement.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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The mother denied intentionally blocking the visits, claiming the child refuses to attend because Rocha rejects his transgender identity and does not use his new name, according to court documents.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Disavows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disavows. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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