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disavowto deny any responsibility for or connection with; to refuse to acknowledge

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to deny any responsibility for or connection with; to refuse to acknowledge

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsəˈvaʊ/

Korean meaning: 부인하다, 부정하다, 거부하다

Korean pronunciation: 디스어**바우**

Example Sentences

  • The company CEO tried to disavow the leaked embarrassing memo, claiming it was a 'deepfake document.'
  • When the cat knocked over the vase, it seemed to disavow any involvement by immediately grooming itself.
  • The government disavowed the ambassador's unauthorized statement about foreign policy.

disavow

VERB

//dɪsəˈvaʊ//

to deny any responsibility for or connection with; to refuse to acknowledge

disavow concept
💡 Concept

a CEO in a business suit pushes away a stack of incriminating documents with both hands while shaking his head firmly. His facial expression shows clear rejection and refusal as he turns his body away from the papers. The documents contain evidence of wrongdoing that he previously approved and signed. Now he completely denies any involvement or knowledge of the controversial decisions. Other executives around the table watch with concerned expressions as he distances himself from responsibility. Board members look shocked at his sudden change of position. someone denying any responsibility for or connection with previous actions

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪsəˈvaʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪsəˈvaʊ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootavow

Origin

From Old French 'desavouer', meaning 'to refuse to acknowledge' or 'to deny a vow.' Originally used when someone formally withdrew their oath or allegiance.

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🎵Rhyme

allowendowsomehow
allow
endow
somehow

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The company CEO tried to disavow the leaked embarrassing memo, claiming it was a 'deepfake document.'

😄 Fun example

When the cat knocked over the vase, it seemed to disavow any involvement by immediately grooming itself.

The government disavowed the ambassador's unauthorized statement about foreign policy.

She had to disavow her previous support for the now-controversial organization.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

denyrejectrepudiaterenouncedisclaim

Antonyms

acknowledgeacceptavow

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