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单词 repudiation
释义

repudiation

noun

re·​pu·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌpyü-dē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce repudiation (audio)
: the act of repudiating : the state of being repudiated
especially : the refusal of public authorities to acknowledge or pay a debt
repudiationist
ri-ˌpyü-dē-ˈā-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce repudiation (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • contradiction
  • denegation
  • denial
  • disallowance
  • disavowal
  • disclaimer
  • disconfirmation
  • negation
  • rejection
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Example Sentences

voters seemed satisfied by the candidate's public repudiation of the beliefs of an organization to which he had briefly belonged as a youth New Year's resolutions typically include the repudiation of chocolate and other indulgences and the promise to resume working out at the gym.
Recent Examples on the Web Among those jailed for their opposition is the politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza, whose father famously refused formal employment in Soviet Russia as repudiation against the totalitarian regime. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 In a capsule wardrobe — a direct repudiation of the micro-trend cycles dictated by fast-fashion brands — each item earns its spot on the rack. Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 More than Lake’s devotion to election denialism, aggressive border enforcement and even to Trump, her career in journalism and subsequent repudiation are at the core of her candidacy. Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Felix Hoehn, a property and administrative law professor at the University of Saskatchewan, said any repudiation of papal bulls or doctrines would have no legal bearing on land claims today, but would have symbolic value. Rob Gillies And Nicole Winfield, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2022 His announced victory appears to be a repudiation of his boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta, who had campaigned for Odinga. Declan Walsh, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 But both the Vatican and Canadian trip organizers have confirmed that a new church statement is being prepared to address demands for a current, formal repudiation, though it is not expected to be released during Francis’ visit. Rob Gillies And Nicole Winfield, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2022 Twitter on Monday published a letter dated July 10 stating that Mr. Musk’s effort to scrap the deal is a repudiation of his obligations under the merger agreement. Jennifer Williams-alvarez, WSJ, 12 July 2022 Asked about the comment, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would welcome such a move but noted its quick repudiation by Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry. Vladimir Isachenkov And Yuras Karmanau, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

repudiation

noun

re·​pu·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌpyü-dē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce repudiation (audio)
: the rejection or renunciation of a duty or obligation (as under a contract)
especially : anticipatory repudiation

Note: A party aggrieved by a repudiation may consider a repudiated contract to have been breached and bring an action for relief.

repudiation

noun

1
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement voters seemed satisfied by the candidate's public repudiation of the beliefs of an organization to which he had briefly belonged as a youth

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • denial
  • rejection
  • disavowal
  • negation
  • contradiction
  • refutation
  • denegation
  • disallowance
  • rebuttal
  • disconfirmation
  • disclaimer
  • disproof
  • negative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • acknowledgment
  • confirmation
  • acknowledgement
  • declaration
  • admission
  • affirmation
  • confession
  • avowal
  • assertion
  • concession
  • testimony
  • validation
  • documentation
  • testament
  • corroboration
  • attestation
  • substantiation
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2
as in renunciation
the act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired New Year's resolutions typically include the repudiation of chocolate and other indulgences and the promise to resume working out at the gym

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • renunciation
  • renouncement
  • refusal
  • denial
  • abnegation
  • surrender
  • relinquishment
  • resignation
  • self-renunciation
  • self-abnegation
  • self-denial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • acceptance
  • indulgence
  • embracement
  • espousal
  • adoption
  • embrace
  • self-indulgence
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