English

repudiate

rɪˈpjudiˌeɪt, rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt, ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt, ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt
Meaning: to refuse to accept something as true or valid; to reject
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt, ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt, ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base repudiate
3rd person singular present repudiates
Present participle repudiating
Past repudiated
Will future will repudiate
Going-to future going to repudiate
Imperative negative don't repudiate / do not repudiate

Example

The government issued a statement to repudiate the allegations.
The government issued a statement to repudiate the allegations.

Usage Notes

A formal word used when denying the truth of a claim, rejecting an authority, or refusing to honor a contract or debt.

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