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Disavow

Definition

(formal) To deny or disclaim any connection with or responsibility for something, especially in a public statement; to repudiate or renounce something. Often used in contexts of politics, law, or public relations.

Example Sentences

1The politician was forced to disavow her previous statements on the issue after evidence of her involvement surfaced.
2Does a company's decision to disavow a controversial advertising campaign necessarily imply a change in its underlying values?
3The government officially disavowed any knowledge of the clandestine operation, but leaked documents suggested otherwise.
4When a public figure disavows a previous endorsement, it can have significant repercussions for their reputation and credibility.
5There is a thin line between disavowing a problematic ideology and merely paying lip service to its rejection; true change requires more than rhetoric.

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