repudiate ri-PYOO-dee-ayt verb WS #35

to refuse to accept or be associated with; to deny the truth or validity of; to reject with disapproval or condemnation; to disown or disavow

1. The politician was forced to repudiate his earlier statements about immigration policy after public backlash.
2. She decided to repudiate her family's traditional values and forge her own path in life.
3. The scientist repudiated the flawed research that had been published under his name without proper review.
4. The company quickly moved to repudiate any connection with the fraudulent business practices of its former partner.
5. The peace treaty was voided when one nation chose to repudiate its previously agreed-upon commitments.