Repudiated: meaning, definitions and examples
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repudiated
[ rɪˈpjuː.dieɪtɪd ]
formal context
To repudiate means to reject or refuse to accept or support something. This term is often used in legal contexts, where an individual might repudiate a contract or obligation. Additionally, it can refer to the disavowal of beliefs or affiliations. The act of repudiation can signify a strong denial or an abandonment of previous positions, identities, or agreements.
Synonyms
abandon, deny, disavow, reject, renounce.
Examples of usage
- He repudiated the claims made against him.
- She decided to repudiate her previous statements.
- The politician repudiated the false accusations.
- They repudiated the contract due to non-performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "repudiated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repudiado
🇮🇳 अस्वीकृत
🇩🇪 verworfen
🇮🇩 ditolak
🇺🇦 відкинутий
🇵🇱 odrzucony
🇯🇵 拒否された
🇫🇷 répudié
🇪🇸 repudiado
🇹🇷 reddedilmiş
🇰🇷 거부된
🇸🇦 مرفوض
🇨🇿 odmítnutý
🇸🇰 odmietnutý
🇨🇳 拒绝的
🇸🇮 zavržen
🇮🇸 höfð
🇰🇿 қабылданбаған
🇬🇪 უარყოფილი
🇦🇿 rədd edilmiş
🇲🇽 repudiado
Etymology
The word 'repudiate' originates from the Latin term 'repudiare', which means 'to cast off' or 'to reject'. The root 'pudere' means 'to feel shame', and this Latin base highlights the aspect of rejecting something as shameful or undesirable. The term entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the rejection of ideas, affiliations, or obligations. It has been used in various contexts, from legal terminology to personal relationships, reflecting the deep-seated human response to disavow or disassociate from particular ideas or commitments that are deemed unacceptable or false.