repudiate
Say it: rih-PYOO-dee-ayt /rɪˈpjuːdɪeɪt/ · verb
What “repudiate” means
Firmly reject something or refuse any connection with it.
More precisely: To reject or refuse to accept or be associated with something.
Example: “The party quickly repudiated the candidate's offensive comments.”
When to use it
When someone formally rejects a claim, belief or association. Stronger and more public than merely expressing doubt or disagreement.
Similar words
reject, disown, renounce
Where it comes from
From Latin repudiare, 'to divorce, cast off'.
Quick check
A club leader publicly rejects a cruel campaign and makes clear the club will have no involvement. What does she do?
endorse or repudiate?
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repudiate
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