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Definition of disavowal

disavowal

/ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/
dis · a · vow · al
Plural:disavowals
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disavowal Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The denial of any responsibility or support for something; a formal rejection or repudiation.

Example

"The diplomat issued a swift disavowal of the controversial remarks made by his colleague."

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• Rhymes for disavowal

• Nearby Words

disastrous
disastrously
disavow
disavowal
disband
disbandment
disbar

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the verb 'disavow' (from Old French 'desavouer', meaning to refuse to acknowledge) plus the noun-forming suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disavowal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disavowal
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