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Disavowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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disavowing

 

[ ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal declaration

Disavowing refers to the act of rejecting or denying any responsibility for something, particularly in a formal or legal context. This word is often used when someone wants to distance themselves from an action, statement, or belief that they no longer support or acknowledge. Disavowing can involve a public declaration or statement, and is frequently seen in political, legal, or social situations where accountability is disputed.

Synonyms

disowning, rejecting, renouncing, repudiating

Examples of usage

  • The politician issued a statement disavowing the controversial remarks.
  • She was disavowing any connection to the scandal.
  • He quickly disavowed the group's extremist views.
  • The company disavowed the claims made in the lawsuit.

Translations

Translations of the word "disavowing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desautorizando

🇮🇳 अस्वीकृति

🇩🇪 widerrufend

🇮🇩 menyangkal

🇺🇦 відмова

🇵🇱 odmawiający

🇯🇵 否定する

🇫🇷 révoquant

🇪🇸 desautorizando

🇹🇷 reddetme

🇰🇷 부인하는

🇸🇦 نفي

🇨🇿 odmítající

🇸🇰 odmietajúci

🇨🇳 否认

🇸🇮 oporečujoč

🇮🇸 synja

🇰🇿 жоққа шығару

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 rədd etmə

🇲🇽 desautorizando

Etymology

The term 'disavow' originates from the Middle French word 'desavouer', which means to deny or reject. This, in turn, is derived from the Old French 'desavouer', composed of the prefix 'dés-' meaning 'not' and 'avouer', which means 'to acknowledge' or 'to confess'. The Latin root 'admittere' (to send to) can be linked through the evolution of meanings surrounding acknowledgment and recognition. The practice of disavowing has legal implications, especially in contexts where liability or responsibility is questioned. Over time, 'disavow' has expanded into everyday language, used by individuals in personal, professional, or political contexts to articulate a deliberate separation from ideas, actions, or associations that they no longer wish to be connected with.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,978 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.