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Synonyms of repudiate

13 similar words · 3 opposite words

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

Synonyms and similar words for repudiate

verbTo reject the truth or validity of; to deny.

  • denyTo disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.
  • contradict
  • gainsayTo say something in contradiction to.
  • refudiateTo repudiate, to oppose.

verbTo refuse to have any relation to; to disown.

  • disavowTo deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.
  • forswearTo renounce or deny something, especially under oath.

verbTo refuse to pay or honor (a debt).

verbMore synonyms

  • abjureTo solemnly reject (someone or something); to abandon (someone or something) forever; to disavow, to disclaim, to...
  • disclaim
  • disownTo repudiate any connection to; to renounce.
  • renounceTo decline further association with someone or something, disown.
  • wash one's hands of
  • forsay archaicTo forbid; to renounce.

Opposite of repudiate

verbTo refuse to pay or honor (a debt).

verbMore antonyms

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

Meaning of repudiate

  1. verb To reject the truth or validity of; to deny.
  2. verb To refuse to have any relation to; to disown.
  3. verb To refuse to pay or honor (a debt).

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Questions about synonyms of repudiate

What is another word for repudiate?
Repudiate has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deny, disown, renounce, abjure, disavow, forswear and gainsay.
What is the opposite of repudiate?
The opposite of repudiate is accept.
What does repudiate mean?
Repudiate means to reject the truth or validity of; to deny.

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