Disavow

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

Disavow (verb)

  1. To say you do not accept or support something, especially an idea, plan, or claim made by others.
  2. To refuse to be connected with an action or statement, saying it is not yours or not your fault.
  3. To remove your support from a belief or group by stating you no longer agree with it.

Examples

  • She publicly disavows the rumor.
  • They disavow the idea in a statement.