Definitions and Examples of deny, disavow, retract
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To declare that something is not true or that one did not do something.
Example
He denied stealing the money from the cash register.
To deny any responsibility or connection with something.
Example
The politician disavowed any knowledge of the scandal.
To take back or withdraw a statement or promise.
Example
After realizing his mistake, he decided to retract his earlier statement.
Key Differences: deny vs disavow vs retract
- 1Deny is used when someone declares that something is not true or that they did not do something.
- 2Disavow is used when someone denies any responsibility or connection with something.
- 3Retract is used when someone takes back or withdraws a statement or promise.
Effective Usage of deny, disavow, retract
- 1Legal Proceedings: Use swore in legal proceedings to make a statement under oath.
- 2Everyday Conversation: Use deny, disavow, and retract to express disagreement or to clarify misunderstandings.
- 3Journalistic Writing: Utilize these antonyms in journalistic writing to report on statements made by public figures.
Remember this!
The antonyms deny, disavow, and retract convey the opposite meaning of making a statement under oath or with great conviction. Use these words in legal proceedings, everyday conversation, and journalistic writing to express disagreement, clarify misunderstandings, and report on statements made by public figures.
