disavow
What is another word for disavow? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To formally deny responsibility for or support of something.
Antonyms
How to use disavow
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
publicly disavow
disavow responsibility
Etymology
From dis- + avow, or from Old French desavouer.
Full origin of disavow →Frequently asked questions
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.
