CEFR C1

disavowal

noun

Meaning

A denial or rejection of something, such as a responsibility, a statement, or a connection.

Examples

The company issued a formal disavowal of the unauthorized marketing campaign.
His disavowal of any involvement in the scandal surprised many.

Synonyms: denial, rejection, repudiation, renunciation

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disavowal (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsəˈvaʊəl/

Definition

A denial or rejection of something, such as a responsibility, a statement, or a connection.

Examples

The company issued a formal disavowal of the unauthorized marketing campaign.
His disavowal of any involvement in the scandal surprised many.
The treaty included a disavowal of aggressive military action.

How to Use disavowal

disavowal of (prepositional phrase): The act of denying or rejecting something specific. — "Her disavowal of her past mistakes was a crucial step in her recovery."

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