repudiate

verb (repudiate, repudiates, repudiated, repudiating)

«repudiate» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To refuse to accept or support something; to say firmly that it is wrong or not true. tree →
(formal, law) To refuse to keep an agreement or pay a debt. tree →
(old) To say you will have nothing more to do with someone. tree →

In the lessons

Found in news, history and the stiff exam voice: a leader repudiates a claim or a treaty. In stories it shows strong rejection. Phrases: «repudiate a claim», «repudiate the treaty», «firmly repudiated».

Examples

The minister repudiated the rumours. tree →
She repudiated the claim that she had cheated. tree →
The country repudiated the treaty and war began. tree →
The company repudiated the deal at the last minute. tree →
The scientist repudiated his old theory when new evidence appeared. tree →
He repudiated any link with the gang. tree →

Note

Formal (exam voice); simpler words are «reject» or «deny». Regular verb: repudiated. Noun: «repudiation». Pronounced «ri-PEW-dee-ate».

In Jewish tradition

Note

Formal (exam voice); simpler words are «reject» or «deny». Regular verb: repudiated. Noun: «repudiation». Pronounced «ri-PEW-dee-ate».

On Mova

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