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disavow

dis·a·vow
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-uh-vou]
    • /ˌdɪs əˈvaʊ/
    • /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-uh-vou]
    • /ˌdɪs əˈvaʊ/

Definitions of disavow word

  • verb with object disavow to disclaim knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for; disown; repudiate: He disavowed the remark that had been attributed to him. 1
  • noun disavow Deny any responsibility or support for. 1
  • transitive verb disavow disown, deny 1
  • verb disavow If you disavow something, you say that you are not connected with it or responsible for it. 0
  • verb disavow to deny knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for 0
  • verb transitive disavow to deny any knowledge or approval of, or responsibility for; disclaim; disown 0

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Origin of disavow

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English disavouen, desavouen < Anglo-French, Old French desavouer. See dis-1, avow

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Parts of speech for Disavow

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disavow popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for disavow

verb disavow

  • impugn — to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
  • repudiate — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
  • contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.
  • disclaim — to deny or repudiate interest in or connection with; disavow; disown: disclaiming all participation.
  • forswear — to reject or renounce under oath: to forswear an injurious habit.

Antonyms for disavow

verb disavow

  • claim — If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth.
  • grant — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
  • vow — a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment: marriage vows; a vow of secrecy.

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