Meaning of the word repudiate in English

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repudiate

US /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

UK /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

refuse to accept or be associated with

Example:

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She decided to repudiate the accusations made against her.

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The company will repudiate any claims of negligence.

Synonym:

reject renounce abandon disown disavow

refuse to fulfill or discharge (an agreement, obligation, or debt)

Example:

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The government decided to repudiate its foreign debt.

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He threatened to repudiate the contract if the terms were not met.

Synonym:

cancel revoke rescind abrogate disclaim