repudiate
Translation
to repudiate, to reject, to disown
Examples
He repudiated the accusation.
He repudiated the accusation.
The country decided to repudiate its debts.
The country decided to repudiate its debts.
She repudiated her former beliefs.
She repudiated her former beliefs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to refuse to accept or be associated with (sth.) The leader must repudiate the racist remarks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reject, renounce, disavow, disown; Antonyms: accept, embrace, acknowledge
Etymology
From Latin 'repudiare', from 'repudium' meaning 'divorce, rejection'. It implies pushing something away with shame or disgust.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-pud-iate' as 'REpeatedly PUshing away' something you hate. It's a very strong form of rejection.