disavowals

noun

plural of disavowal
as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement the mayor's disavowal of the rumor that a terrorist threat had been received put our minds at rest

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Recent Examples of disavowals But the new wave of disavowals represents the latest sign that the conflict, which has killed thousands of Palestinians, has become polarizing within the mainstream of the party. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 The post marks a significant shift from the President’s past disavowals of the unpopular right-wing policy blueprint, which was created by conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation ahead of the 2024 election. — Connor Greene, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disavowals
  1. denials
  2. rejections
Noun
  • Between 2016 and 2023, claim denials increased from 9% to 12%.
    — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • His denials and claims about Carroll were central to her defamation allegations.
    — Graham Kates, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of denials
Noun
  • Traditional sales metrics are insufficient; look for someone who thrives with limited resources and can maintain optimism despite frequent rejections.
    — Kate Morgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • With more rejections, more appeals are being filed with Medicare's administrative contractors.
    — Darius Tahir, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Definition of rejections

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“Disavowals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disavowals. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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