disavower

/ˌdɪsəˈvoʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

One that disavows something; a person who formally rejects or denies a claim, obligation, or responsibility.

“The disavower of the contract was sued for refusing to honor its terms.”

2. verb

To formally reject or deny a claim, obligation, or responsibility.

“The company’s management was accused of disavowing their earlier statements about the product’s safety.”

Synonyms

  • denier
  • repudiator

Antonyms

  • affirmer
  • endorser