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disavowed

The correct spelling is disavowed.

How to pronounce disavowed

verb

IPA: /dɪsəˈvaʊd/

Say it like: Dis-avo-wed

The correct spelling is disavowed. 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.

Meanings

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.

adjective

  1. 1.Strongly disowned or denied.

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