| 释义 |
dis·avow
\|dis+\ transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English desavowen, from Middle French desavouner, from Old French, from des- dis- (I) + avouer to avow — more at avow
1. : to refuse to own or acknowledge : deny responsibility for, approbation of, or validity of : disclaim, repudiate, disown
< disavowed the actions of his subordinates >
< disavowed any desire for independence >
2. obsolete : refuse, decline
Synonyms: see disclaim |