Disavowal
(noun)
Disavowal refers to the act of denying knowledge, responsibility, or involvement in something. It can be a formal or informal statement or action that denies or renounces something.
Origin:
The word disavowal comes from the prefix "dis-" which means to deny or reject, and the noun "avowal" which means a statement of belief or support. disavowal refers to the act of denying knowledge, responsibility, or involvement in something.
Examples:
- The company issued a disavowal of any involvement in the illegal activities.
- The leader's disavowal of the statement caused confusion among the followers.
- The disavowal of the treaty by the government sparked protests.
- The politician's disavowal of the previous position caused a backlash among the supporters.
- The public's disavowal of the brand was caused by the scandal.