repudiate

Meanings

Verb

• cast off
  • "The parents repudiated their son"
• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  • "The woman repudiated the divorce settlement"
• refuse to recognize or pay
  • "repudiate a debt"
• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust
  • "She repudiated the accusations"

Synonyms

disown, renounce