repudiate

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/rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/
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To reject something firmly and publicly.
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Examples

  • The bank refused to repudiate its obligation.
  • He publicly repudiated the false claim.
  • She repudiated her earlier statement.
  • The group repudiates violence in all forms.
  • The minister repudiated the accusation.

Similar words

disavow
refuse to honor
reject
disown
renounce

Meanings

Reject a claim or belief

verb
opinion
formal
To refuse to accept a claim, view or association as true, right or acceptable.

Examples

  • The minister repudiated the accusation.
  • She repudiated her earlier statement.
  • The group repudiates violence in all forms.
  • He publicly repudiated the false claim.
  • The board repudiated the proposed policy.

Similar words

reject
disavow
renounce

Reject a binding obligation

verb
law
formal
To refuse to honor a contract, debt or other obligation.

Examples

  • The company repudiated the contract.
  • The new government repudiated the debt.
  • The buyer may repudiate the agreement after a serious breach.
  • The bank refused to repudiate its obligation.
  • They repudiated the loan and stopped payments.

Similar words

disown
refuse to honor

Etymology

From Latin repudiare, to reject or cast off.

FAQ

What does repudiate mean?

Repudiate means firmly refuse to accept or be associated with something.

When is repudiate used?

It often refers to claims, beliefs, contracts and debts.

How does repudiate differ from accept?

Accept is its opposite, while repudiate is a formal, emphatic rejection.

How is repudiate used in a sentence?

The minister repudiated the accusation.

Is repudiate formal?

Yes. Repudiate is formal and common in political and legal reporting.

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