disownments

noun

plural of disownment
as in disavowals

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  1. disavowals
  2. renunciations
  3. denials
  4. repudiations
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of disavowals
Noun
  • Annual renunciations surged to a record high of 6,705 in 2020, with numbers remaining elevated ever since, according to immigration services company Boundless.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of renunciations
Noun
  • Roy, who has been part of negotiations since 2014, said he’s never seen denials like that before.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Collins followed up Ossoff’s presidential ambition denials on the debate stage by claiming the Democrat is playing the long game and would ultimately seek the White House.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of denials
Noun
  • That’s two big repudiations of the nationalist right in 24 hours.
    — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of repudiations
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