disavowal
Definitions
The act of denying any responsibility or support for something.
A formal declaration that one is not associated with or accountable for a person or action.
Examples
The politician issued a formal disavowal of the controversial statements made by his campaign manager.
Her sudden disavowal of the organization's core values left many of her colleagues feeling betrayed.
The company released a public disavowal of the rumors circulating about their financial stability.
Synonyms
denial repudiation renunciation rejection disclaimer abjuration retraction
Antonyms
acknowledgment acceptance admission affirmation avowal confirmation endorsement