CEFR C1

repudiation

noun

Meaning

The rejection of a proposal or idea, or the refusal to accept a duty or obligation.

Examples

The government's repudiation of the peace treaty led to further conflict.
Her strong repudiation of the allegations surprised everyone in the courtroom.

Synonyms: rejection, denial, renunciation, disavowal

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repudiation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/

Definition

The rejection of a proposal or idea, or the refusal to accept a duty or obligation.

Examples

The government's repudiation of the peace treaty led to further conflict.
Her strong repudiation of the allegations surprised everyone in the courtroom.
The company faced severe criticism for its repudiation of the workers' demands.

How to Use repudiation

repudiation of (prepositional phrase): Rejection or refusal of something specific. — "The committee issued a strong repudiation of the proposed changes."

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Antonyms of repudiation

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