repudative

/ˌrɛpjʊˈdeɪtɪv/ (REP-yoo-DAY-tiv)

Definitions

1. adjective

Refusing to acknowledge or accept something, especially a debt or obligation.

“The government was repudative towards the international community’s criticism of its human rights record.”

2. noun

Something that is refused or disavowed, especially a debt or obligation.

“The repudative claim was rejected by the court, and the person was ordered to pay the debt.”

Synonyms

  • refutative
  • rejectionist
  • reprobative

Antonyms

  • acceptational
  • acknowledgmental