disavow
/ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/
verb
- To state that you have no connection with something or that you do not agree with it; to deny responsibility for or knowledge of something.
- She disavowed any knowledge of the missing documents.
- The politician tried to disavow the controversial statement made by his assistant.
- The company quickly disavowed the offensive advertisement after public backlash.
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