repudiate

[ri-pyoo-dee-eyt] / rɪˈpyu diˌeɪt /

VERB

reject; turn one's back on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon break with disavow dismiss disown forsake recant renounce repeal rescind retract reverse revoke spurn

STRONG

abjure apostatize banish cast decline default defect demur deny desert disapprove discard disclaim dishonor disinherit dump flush nix oust rat refuse reprobate tergiversate turn

WEAK

be against cast off cut off disacknowledge fly in the face of tergiverse turn down wash one's hands of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept allow approve emphasize enforce keep sanction welcome

STRONG

acknowledge admit agree consent go along grant hold retain

Example Sentences

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Will the GOP ever repudiate the fascist element that's been buried deep within it since it embraced Confederate values following the signing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964?

From Salon

A decade ago, in 2013, demos for what listeners assumed to be Paul’s debut record leaked and he withdrew further, repudiating the collection of songs.

From Seattle Times

Mediaset Espana, which owns the news channel, issued a statement expressing its support for Ms Balado after the "absolutely intolerable situation" she suffered, and that it "categorically repudiates any form of harassment or aggression."

From BBC

Netrebko sued the Metropolitan Opera in New York City over its decision to cut ties with her last year for refusing to repudiate her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

From Seattle Times

Netrebko sued the Metropolitan Opera in New York City over its decision to to cut ties with her last year for refusing to repudiate her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

From Seattle Times

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