disavowal
UK/ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/US/.disә'vauәl/
C2
Definitions
n.
A denial of connection, knowledge, or responsibility.
否认，声明无关
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddisavownot, apart, away
+
-alagainst, opposite
=disavowal
disavow + -al = the act of disavowing — a public denial of involvement.
Example Sentences
- 1.
His public disavowal of the rumor came too late.