Definitions and Examples of deny, disavow, disclaim
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Refuse to acknowledge or accept something as true or valid.
Example
He will deny any involvement in the crime.
Refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for something.
Example
The company will disavow any wrongdoing in the matter.
Refuse to acknowledge or admit to something.
Example
He will disclaim any knowledge of the incident.
Key Differences: deny vs disavow vs disclaim
- 1Deny implies a refusal to accept or recognize something as true or valid.
- 2Disavow implies a refusal to accept responsibility for something.
- 3Disclaim implies a refusal to acknowledge or admit to something.
Effective Usage of deny, disavow, disclaim
- 1Legal Context: Use these antonyms in legal contexts to describe a defendant's response to allegations.
- 2News Reporting: Incorporate these antonyms in news reporting to describe a person's response to accusations.
- 3Debate: Use these antonyms in debates to express disagreement or refute an argument.
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Remember this!
The antonyms deny, disavow, and disclaim convey the opposite meaning of acknowledging something. Use these words in legal contexts, news reporting, and debates to express disagreement or refute an argument.
