DISCLAIM Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

disclaim

verb

dis-ˈklām

Definition of disclaim

as in to deny

to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility the prisoner disclaimed any part in the prank

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as in to refute

to declare not to be true her spokesperson flatly disclaimed the marriage rumor circulating in the press

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Recent Examples of disclaim The method used by players’ associations to litigate against leagues who lock out players is decertification, or the similar step of disclaiming interest. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 Or the vendor whose terms of service disclaim accuracy altogether. — Yvonne Hinson, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 Another is that whoever’s chosen should disclaim under oath loyalty to anyone or anything other than the Constitution. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 All three opening bids in the 2028 ideas primary lead by disclaiming any desire to raise taxes on the middle class. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disclaim

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The brothers, through their spokesmen, denied the allegations.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
The two sides have clashed mightily over data centers, which are broadly unpopular with the public and which the No campaign says could make a bid for the streamlined permitting process, something the Yes side strenuously denies.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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Ramaswamy has also refuted allegations his fortune came from misleading investors.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Others describe the studies necessary to replicate, refute or refine these advances and ensure the necessary scientific rigor to successfully discover and develop new drugs.

— Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

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