disavowal

/ˌdɪsəˈwoʊəl/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of renouncing or denying something, especially a right or claim

“The company’s disavowal of responsibility for the accident was met with public outrage.”

2. noun

a declaration that something is not true or was not done

“The politician’s disavowal of the scandal did little to repair his damaged reputation.”

Synonyms

  • renunciation
  • repudiation

Antonyms

  • acknowledgment
  • admission