disavow
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Verb — To formally deny responsibility for or support of something.
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How to use disavow
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Etymology
From dis- + avow, or from Old French desavouer.
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What does “disavow” mean?
The word “disavow” means to formally deny responsibility for or support of something. In plain terms, to publicly reject or deny that you support something, often to distance yourself from it.
How do you pronounce “disavow”?
“Disavow” is pronounced dih-suh-VOW (/dɪsəˈvaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “disavow” in a sentence?
Here is “disavow” used in a sentence: “The senator disavowed the extremist group's endorsement.”
What part of speech is “disavow”?
“Disavow” is a verb.
Where does the word “disavow” come from?
The word “disavow” comes from Old French. From dis- + avow, or from Old French desavouer.