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Disavowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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disavowed

 

[ ˌdɪsəˈvaʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal use

To disavow means to deny any responsibility for or connection with something. It is often used in legal or formal contexts where an individual or group rejects a claim, action, or affiliation. This term signifies a clear and unequivocal rejection of an assertion or accusation. The act of disavowing can apply to statements, beliefs, or actions taken by oneself or others. It is commonly associated with distancing oneself from questionable associations or behaviors.

Synonyms

abjure, deny, disown, reject, repudiate

Examples of usage

  • The politician disavowed the extremist views.
  • She disavowed any knowledge of the plan.
  • He publicly disavowed his former ally.
  • The company disavowed the allegations against its employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "disavowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desautorizado

🇮🇳 अस्वीकृत

🇩🇪 widerrufen

🇮🇩 ditolak

🇺🇦 відмовлений

🇵🇱 odwołany

🇯🇵 否認された

🇫🇷 révoqué

🇪🇸 desautorizado

🇹🇷 reddedilmiş

🇰🇷 부인된

🇸🇦 منكر

🇨🇿 odmítnutý

🇸🇰 odmietnutý

🇨🇳 被拒绝的

🇸🇮 zavrnjen

🇮🇸 hafnað

🇰🇿 бас тартылған

🇬🇪 აღიარებული

🇦🇿 rədd edilmiş

🇲🇽 desautorizado

Etymology

The word 'disavowed' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the root 'avow.' The latter comes from the Latin 'avocare,' which means 'to call away.' The term has evolved through Middle English where it was used to denote the act of refusing to acknowledge something. 'Disavow' entered common usage by the late 15th century, emphasizing the act of publicly renouncing support or acknowledgment. Over time, it has found application in various contexts, particularly in legal and political discourse, reflecting a strong stance against associations or claims deemed undesirable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,847, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.