dis
a
vow
Third Person
disavows
Present Participle
disavowing
Past Tense
disavowed
Past Participle
disavowed
1
to deny any knowledge, support, or responsibility for something that is associated with oneself
- Rather than taking responsibility for the project's failure, the manager disavowed any involvement, placing the blame solely on their team members.
- Despite being photographed at the event, the politician later disavowed any knowledge of the controversial gathering, claiming they were unaware of its true nature.
- The defendant's defense attorney urged them to disavow any connection to the criminal organization, emphasizing the importance of distancing themselves from such associations.
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