Sign in
Enter the word for search

repudiate

UK
/rɪˈpjuːdɪeɪt/
US
/rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪt/

Translations

repudiateverb
repudiated
Past Simple
repudiated
Past Participle
repudiating
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈpjuːdɪeɪt/
US
/rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪt/
répudierRegistre soutenu; s’emploie surtout en contexte juridique ou formel.
The company decided to repudiate the contract due to the other party's breach of terms.
L’entreprise a décidé de répudier le contrat en raison de la violation des clauses par l’autre partie.
The scientist was quick to repudiate the claims made by the opposing research team.
Le scientifique s’est empressé de nier les affirmations de l’équipe de recherche adverse.
The politician decided to repudiate the controversial statement made by his colleague.
Le politicien a décidé de rejeter la déclaration controversée faite par son collègue.
Additional translations
désavouerSens de désaveu public ou de prise de distance.
répudierSens archaïque ou historique, en parlant d’un époux ou d’une épouse.
Synonyms
dismiss
reject
disavow
deny
renounce
abjure
forswear
Antonyms
embrace
accept
approve
endorse

Definitions

repudiateverb
To refuse to accept or be associated with something.
The politician decided to repudiate the controversial statement made by his colleague.
To deny the truth or validity of something.
The scientist was quick to repudiate the claims made by the opposing research team.
To refuse to fulfill or discharge an agreement, obligation, or debt.
The company decided to repudiate the contract due to the other party's breach of terms.
Archaic: To divorce or formally disown (one's spouse).
Under the old law, a husband could repudiate his wife with a simple declaration.
OverviewPhrasesExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries