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disavow

The correct spelling is disavow.

How to pronounce disavow

/dɪsəˈvaʊ/
verb

IPA: /dɪsəˈvaʊ/

Say it like: Dis-avo-w

The correct spelling is disavow. To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like. For example: "He was charged with embezzlement, but he disavows the crime."

Usage Examples

He was charged with embezzlement, but he disavows the crime.

Because of her dissatisfaction, she now disavows the merits of fascism.

Definition

verb

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

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