repudiate

US /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/
UK /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/
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1.

refuse to accept or be associated with

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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.
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rejectrenounceabandondisowndisavow
2.

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

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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.
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cancelrevokerescindabrogatedisclaim