REPUDIATION Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

repudiation

noun

ri-ˌpyü-dē-ˈā-shən

Definition of repudiation

as in denial

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement voters seemed satisfied by the candidate's public repudiation of the beliefs of an organization to which he had briefly belonged as a youth

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as in refusal

the act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired New Year's resolutions typically include the repudiation of chocolate and other indulgences and the promise to resume working out at the gym

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Recent Examples of repudiation If the human vanishes at the moment of execution, then fraud, repudiation, and abuse all become easier to scale. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The results on Amendment 4 and Amendment 5 marked a stunning repudiation of Republican policy in a state that overwhelmingly elects Republican lawmakers. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Pence’s Advancing American Freedom organization is a repudiation of Trumpism and a call to return to traditional conservative values. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026 And ironically, in a direct repudiation of Faldo's complaints, the data shows that DeChambeau's actually been at this best off the tee in recent Open Championships. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for repudiation

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Noun

The defense will raise the continuance denial in its post-trial motions, according to Herrera.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Democrats have long denied involvement in the non-incumbent Sullivan's candidacy, and both the Peltola campaign and the DSCC reiterated those denials after the Times story published.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of denial

Noun

The decision comes on the heels of a refusal Monday by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene in the case in advance of his decision.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
In his election night speech, Netanyahu repeated his refusal to create a government relying on Arab parties.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of refusal

Noun

Even with the federal effort on hold, state governments have pressed ahead with new rules that are already pushing ballot rejection rates higher.

— Philip Wang, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
For next year’s admissions, institutions would have to publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants request reasons.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of rejection

Noun

This renunciation has had little impact on their progeny, who already studied them for years and viewed their content as a portrait of a viable future.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026
Then, over the following years, came sustainability and strict reuse and ascetic renunciation, and today, finally, its photo series and articles advocated for a mild, slightly quirky anticapitalist metaphysics.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Definition of renunciation

Noun

Not one for false abnegation of words distorted by smears, Rushdie doubles down on his right to freedom of expression, defending his dissent from religious orthodoxy.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Jan. 2026
That, for me, feels like an abnegation of our responsibility in theater.

— Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026

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