Repudiate

usgb/rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/
verb

To refuse to accept or to be associated with something.

She repudiated the new management structure.
Visual representation of "repudiate" - To refuse to accept or to be associated with something

Often appears as...

  • repudiate a contract
  • repudiate a claim

Usage tips

Formal

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Visual representation of "repudiate"
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Social Disassociation

Use 'repudiate' to show strong disapproval or dissociation from policies or social views.

Illustration for Social Disassociation
Many voters repudiate the candidate's views on immigration.
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Strong Rejection

'Repudiate' suggests a firm rejection and often implies that you think something isn't worthy of consideration.

Illustration for Strong Rejection
The scientist repudiated the outdated theory in his lecture.
Visual representation of the word "Repudiate"

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