disavowal — the denial of any responsibility or support for something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the denial of any responsibility or support for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/
Korean meaning: 부인, 거부, 책임 회피
Korean pronunciation: 디서**바**우얼
Example Sentences
- His disavowal of eating the last slice of pizza was unconvincing with chocolate on his face.
- The company's disavowal of the faulty product came too late to prevent the lawsuit.
- Despite his disavowal of social media, he secretly checked Instagram every hour.
disavowal
NOUN//ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl//
the denial of any responsibility or support for something
a well-dressed executive sits at a conference table with arms crossed and head turned away dismissively. He gestures with one hand pushing away while pointing at a stack of damaging documents on the table. The documents clearly implicate him in the company scandal that has just been exposed. Other board members around the table lean forward accusingly while he continues to shake his head and wave his hands in rejection. Some executives point at him while others shake their heads in disappointment at his obvious denial. the complete denial of any responsibility or support for the damaging evidence
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'desavouer' meaning 'to disown or deny,' which combined the prefix 'des-' (opposite) with 'avouer' (to acknowledge or confess).
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📝Examples
“His disavowal of eating the last slice of pizza was unconvincing with chocolate on his face.”
“The company's disavowal of the faulty product came too late to prevent the lawsuit.”
“Despite his disavowal of social media, he secretly checked Instagram every hour.”
“The treaty included a disavowal of nuclear weapons development.”
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