disavowing
Meanings
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Verb
To reject or renounce formally, especially a belief or obligation.
Antonyms
accept , own up , accept , prove
Synonyms
abjure , deny , disclaim , disown , reject , deny , disprove , impugn , reject , repudiate
Variants
List of all variants of disavowing that leads to same resultdisavow , disavowable , disavowal , disavowals , disavowed , disavowing , disavows
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French desavouer, from des- 'undo' + avouer 'confess'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'disavowing' is often used in the context of computer hacking to refer to the act of removing one's own digital footprint or tracks.
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In the Harry Potter series, the character Dumbledore disavows Harry of certain information to protect him.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Repudiation: The act of formally rejecting or renouncing something, such as a debt or a treaty.
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Disown: To no longer recognize or claim as one's own.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Disavowing is often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of renouncing or rejecting a previous statement or belief. It can also be used in everyday language to refer to the act of denying or disowning something.
How to Memorize "disavowing"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of formally rejecting or renouncing something, such as signing a document or making a public statement.
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associate
- Associate the word 'disavowing' with the idea of formally denying or rejecting something.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'disavowing' starts with the letter 'd' and sounds like 'disowning'.
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