Wordiyo

repudiate

🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈpju:dieɪt/🇺🇸 US/ri'pju:dieit/
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Definitions

v.

To reject or deny the truth or validity of something; to refuse to accept or be associated with.

否认；拒绝接受；与……断绝关系

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
pudroot
+
iateto make, having
=repudiate

Common Collocations

  • 1.repudiate a claim否认某项主张
  • 2.repudiate a contract拒绝履行合同
  • 3.repudiate the allegations否认指控
  • 4.publicly repudiate公开否认／声明与……划清界限

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The senator repudiated the allegations, calling them completely baseless.

  • 2.

    She repudiated her earlier beliefs after years of reflection and study.

  • 3.

    The government repudiated the treaty, citing violations by the other party.

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