1
as in to deny
to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility
the prisoner disclaimed any part in the prank
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2
as in to refute
to declare not to be true
her spokesperson flatly disclaimed the marriage rumor circulating in the press
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Recent Examples of disclaim
Research presented by Oliver and her colleague, state viticulturist Dr. Horst Caspari, projects climate trends that could benefit growers while disclaiming extreme weather events can become more unpredictable and pose unprecedented hazards.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
If the person disclaiming property had no children at the time of death, the assets may go to their siblings or other relatives.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
Indeed, Oklahoma was required to disclaim jurisdiction over Native Americans at statehood.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement In the initial days after Israel launched its attack on Iran last Friday, the U.S. repeatedly disclaimed involvement.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 June 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
If the person disclaiming property had no children at the time of death, the assets may go to their siblings or other relatives.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
Indeed, Oklahoma was required to disclaim jurisdiction over Native Americans at statehood.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement In the initial days after Israel launched its attack on Iran last Friday, the U.S. repeatedly disclaimed involvement.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclaim
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Despite vocal support from Aspire Capitol Heights families and a concerted effort from school leaders to prove that the school’s fiscal and academic issues could be solved, the board voted 4-1 to deny the school’s charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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My mother has been denied access to medical care, the right to speak, and every basic human freedom.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Spotify also refuted that the program only helps major label artists, contending that the feature is popular among both major and independent acts.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rosen refuted Palomares’ claim, saying the tugboat captain was reckless and should have been on the lookout for recreational boaters who frequent those waters.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some of the girls were hired as servants in the homes of higher-status Burghers, though Rustin refused on principle to consider it.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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And the British nations, as ever, remained aloof, England rejecting a late offer to step in for Austria.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Disclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclaim. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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