disavow

/ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/
verb
  1. 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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