disprofess

/dɪsˈprɒfɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to deny or disavow a previous statement or claim

“The politician was accused of disprofessing his earlier commitment to the project.”

2. verb

to renounce or disclaim something, especially a title or a position

“The former king disprofessed his royal title and retired from public life.”

3. noun

the act of denying or disavowing a previous statement or claim

“The scandal was a result of the company’s disprofess of their earlier advertising claims.”

Synonyms

  • deny
  • renounce
  • retract

Antonyms

  • affirm
  • assert
  • confirm