repudiate
repudiate /riːˈpjuːdiːˌeɪt/
verb
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()
Cast off
(
disown
, renounce
, repudiate
)
cast off
She renounced her husband
She renounced her husband
The parents repudiated their son
The parents repudiated their son
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()
Refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
(
repudiate
)
refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
The woman repudiated the divorce settlement
The woman repudiated the divorce settlement
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Reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust
(
repudiate
)
reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust
She repudiated the accusations
She repudiated the accusations
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Refuse to recognize or pay
(
repudiate
)
refuse to recognize or pay
Repudiate a debt
repudiate a debt