repudiate (Meaning)
repudiate (v)
cast off
refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
refuse to recognize or pay
reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust
repudiate (v. t.)
To cast off; to disavow; to have nothing to do with; to renounce; to reject.
To divorce, put away, or discard, as a wife, or a woman one has promised to marry.
To refuse to acknowledge or to pay; to disclaim; as, the State has repudiated its debts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of repudiate
repudiate Sentence Examples
- The witness unequivocally repudiated the defendant's alibi, stating it was an outright falsehood.
- The government firmly repudiated the foreign nation's claim to sovereignty over the disputed territory.
- The company's board of directors unanimously repudiated the CEO's reckless spending habits.
- The scientist scornfully repudiated the pseudoscientific theories put forth by his rival.
- The accused vehemently repudiated any involvement in the crime, claiming to have been wrongfully implicated.
- The teacher repudiated the student's accusation of bias, maintaining her impartiality in grading.
- The treaty was formally repudiated by the new administration, signaling a shift in foreign policy.
- The church repudiated the heretical teachings of its former pastor, condemning them as a deviation from scripture.
- The diplomat repudiated the ambassador's unauthorized remarks, stating they did not represent the official stance of their country.
- The athlete publicly repudiated the use of performance-enhancing drugs, advocating for fair play and clean competition.
FAQs About the word repudiate
cast off, refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid, refuse to recognize or pay, reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjustTo cast off; to disavow; to ha
deny, reject, refute, disaffirm, disclaim, negate, disown,contradict, disallow, disavow
own, acknowledge, allow, accept, admit,acknowledge, concede, adopt, confirm, adopt
The witness unequivocally repudiated the defendant's alibi, stating it was an outright falsehood.
The government firmly repudiated the foreign nation's claim to sovereignty over the disputed territory.
The company's board of directors unanimously repudiated the CEO's reckless spending habits.
The scientist scornfully repudiated the pseudoscientific theories put forth by his rival.
