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Raredisavows
The correct spelling is disavows.
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verb
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The correct spelling is disavows. 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.To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
- 2.To deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.
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