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disavowed

/dɪˈsævoʊd/ verb · British & US
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What does disavowed mean?

verb

To formally and publicly reject or disown something, such as a statement, a policy, or a person. To deny or repudiate something that one has previously accepted or acknowledged.

Example

"The company disavowed any involvement in the scandal, stating that the allegations were completely unfounded."

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