Disavowals — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌdis-ə-ˈvau̇/ dis·avow

Meaning & Definition of Disavowals

Disavowals (verb)

  1. to deny responsibility for, repudiate
  2. to refuse to acknowledge or accept, disclaim

Disavowals (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

    "the mayor's disavowal of the rumor that a terrorist threat had been received put our minds at rest"

    similar: contradictions, denegations, denials, disallowances, disclaimers, disconfirmations, negations, rejections, repudiations
    related: disproofs, rebuttals, refutations, negatives
    opposite: acknowledgments, admissions, avowals, confirmations
    near: concessions, confessions, affirmations, assertions, declarations, attestations, corroborations, documentations, substantiations, testaments, testimonies, validations

Related Entry: Disavow (verb)

Disavow is a different word from Disavowals. The synonyms below are for disavow, not for disavowals.

  1. to declare not to be true

    "disavowed the testimony that she had given earlier in the trial"

    similar: contradict, deny, disaffirm, disallow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, refute, reject, repudiate
    related: traverse, challenge, confute, disprove, rebut, disagree (with), dispute
    opposite: acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own
    near: accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, affirm, announce, assert, aver, claim, declare, maintain, profess, submit, authenticate, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verify

  2. to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility

    "the government will disavow any knowledge of your mission"

    similar: deny, disclaim, disown, repudiate, wash one's hands of
    related: contradict, disallow, gainsay, negate, negative, refuse, reject, challenge, confute, criticize, disprove, rebut, refute, dispute, question, abdicate, abjure, recant, renounce, retract
    opposite: acknowledge, avow, claim, own, recognize
    near: accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, admit, concede, confess, grant, affirm, announce, assert, aver, declare, maintain, profess, submit, authenticate, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verify

Related Entry: Disavowal (noun)

Disavowal is a different word from Disavowals. The synonyms below are for disavowal, not for disavowals.

  1. a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

    "the mayor's disavowal of the rumor that a terrorist threat had been received put our minds at rest"

    similar: contradiction, denegation, denial, disallowance, disclaimer, disconfirmation, negation, rejection, repudiation
    related: disproof, rebuttal, refutation, negative
    opposite: acknowledgment, admission, avowal, confirmation
    near: concession, confession, affirmation, assertion, declaration, attestation, corroboration, documentation, substantiation, testament, testimony, validation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disavowals

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disavowals:

contradictions, denegations, denials, disallowances, disclaimers, disconfirmations, negations, rejections, repudiations

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disavowals

Words with the opposite meaning of Disavowals:

acknowledgments, admissions, avowals, confirmations

Related Words for Disavowals

disproofs, rebuttals, refutations, negatives

Near Antonyms of Disavowals

concessions, confessions, affirmations, assertions, declarations, attestations, corroborations, documentations, substantiations, testaments, testimonies, validations

Word Forms of Disavowals

Inflections: disavowed, disavowing, disavows

Derived words: disavowable (adjective), disavowal (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disavowals

Middle English desavowen, from Anglo-French desavouer, from des- dis- + avouer to avow

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Disavowals

What does "Disavowals" mean?

"Disavowals" means to deny responsibility for, repudiate. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to deny responsibility for, repudiate.

What is another word for "Disavowals"?

Other words for "Disavowals" include contradictions, denegations, denials, disallowances, disclaimers, disconfirmations, negations and rejections. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disavowals" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disavowals"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disavowals". Common alternatives include contradictions, denegations, denials, disallowances, disclaimers, disconfirmations, negations, rejections and repudiations.

What is the opposite of "Disavowals"?

Antonyms of "Disavowals" include acknowledgments, admissions, avowals and confirmations. Near antonyms include concessions, confessions, affirmations and assertions.

How do you use "Disavowals" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disavowals" in a sentence: "the mayor's disavowal of the rumor that a terrorist threat had been received put our minds at rest".

Is "Disavowals" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disavowals" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disavowals"?

"Disavowals" is pronounced /ˌdis-ə-ˈvau̇/ and divided into syllables as dis·avow.

What is the origin of the word "Disavowals"?

"Disavowals" comes from Middle English desavowen, from Anglo-French desavouer, from des- dis- + avouer to avow. First known use: 15th century.