Repudiate Definition & Meaning
repudiate
- verb
- cast off; "She renounced her husband"; "The parents repudiated their son"
- refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid; "The woman repudiated the divorce settlement"
- refuse to recognize or pay; "repudiate a debt"
- reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust; "She repudiated the accusations"
Words that rhyme with repudiate
Usage tips for "repudiate"
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