repudiate (v.)

  1. cast off; She renounced her husband; The parents repudiated their son

    [ Syn: disown , renounce ]

  2. refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid; The woman repudiated the divorce settlement'

  3. refuse to recognize or pay; repudiate a debt'

  4. reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust; She repudiated the accusations'

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