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

"I feel the way current management speaks about their titleholders is unprofessional and inappropriate; I disavow workplace toxicity and bullying of any kind."

From Salon • May 9, 2024

But the fitness guru was quick to disavow the film: ‘I have never given my permission for this movie.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

But when they see you as a fellow tribe member attempting to disavow the tribe, that is something they will never forgive.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah