repudiate
to reject or disown formally and firmly
Word origin: From Latin repudiare, to cast off.
Repudiate in a sentence
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The party leader publicly repudiated the extremist statements made in his name.
The candidate moved quickly to repudiate the endorsement of a group whose views she found abhorrent.
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Using “repudiate” well
Repudiate means to reject or disown formally and firmly, whether a belief, a person, or an obligation such as a debt. It is more emphatic and public than a quiet refusal.
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