Disclaim
(verb)
To disclaim something means to deny or renounce a claim or responsibility for something. It can also mean to reject or repudiate something.
Origin:
The word disclaim comes from the prefix "dis-" which means to deny or reject, and the verb "claim" which means to assert or state something as true. to disclaim something means to deny or renounce a claim or responsibility for something.
Examples:
- The company disclaimed any responsibility for the accident.
- The author disclaimed any connection to the controversial organization.
- The heir disclaimed the inheritance.
- The product disclaimer stated that the company couldn't guarantee the effectiveness of the product.
- The speaker disclaimed the statement made by his colleague as inaccurate.