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Synonyms of disavow

8 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for disavow is disclaim. Other synonyms of disavow are disown, deny, abjure, repudiate and impugn. The opposite of disavow is accept.

Synonyms and similar words for disavow

verbTo strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of...

  • abjureTo solemnly reject (someone or something); to abandon (someone or something) forever; to disavow, to disclaim, to...
  • denyTo disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.
  • disclaimTo completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for.
  • disownTo repudiate any connection to; to renounce.
  • reject

verbTo deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.

  • disproveTo prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.
  • impugnTo verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of...
  • repudiateTo refuse to have any relation to; to disown.

Opposite of disavow

verbTo strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of...

  • accept
  • own upTo acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or responsibility.

verbTo deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.

Meaning of disavow

  1. verb To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
  2. verb To deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.

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Questions about synonyms of disavow

What is another word for disavow?
Disavow has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as disclaim, disown, deny, abjure, repudiate, impugn and disprove.
What is the opposite of disavow?
The opposite of disavow is accept.
What does disavow mean?
Disavow means to strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.

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