repudiate

//rɪˈpjuːdieɪt//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
Visual representation of repudiate

Verb

repudiateInfinitive
repudiatePresent tense
repudiatedPast tense
repudiatedPast participle
repudiatingPresent participle
repudiatesThird-person singular
1

To refuse to accept or be associated with something; to reject or disown.

The company repudiated all responsibility for the accident.

2

To deny the truth or validity of something.

The company repudiated the allegations of fraud.

3

To refuse to fulfill or discharge an agreement, obligation, or debt.

The company repudiated the contract and refused to pay the agreed amount.