disavow

Example Sentences

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But in private communications with the alleged victim, he invoked the investigation in an effort to persuade her to disavow the allegations, the Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As Pepe spread into the more extreme corners of the internet, Mr Furie tried to disavow the frog, even killing him off in a comic strip.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

The two seem to have accepted the theory’s ascendence and would rather apply it fairly than disavow it altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2025

“I disavow workplace toxicity and bullying of any kind,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

All the architects, including Sullivan, seemed to have been captured by the same spell, although Sullivan later would disavow the moment.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson