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disavow

/dɪˈsævaʊ/ verb · British & US
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What does disavow mean?

verb

To formally and publicly reject or disclaim something, such as a statement, a responsibility, or a connection.

Example

"The company disavowed any involvement in the scandal, stating that they had no knowledge of the wrongdoing."

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