repudiate
/rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7143 in the learning path
坚决否认；拒绝接受
Definitions
v. To firmly reject a claim, belief, or association.
坚决否认；拒绝接受
v. To refuse to honour an agreement or pay a debt.
拒绝履行；拒付
Example
She firmly repudiated the rumour that she had cheated.
她坚决否认了关于她作弊的传言。
Professional associations should repudiate misleading claims that undermine public confidence in established medical treatments.
专业协会应明确驳斥那些削弱公众对成熟医疗方法信心的误导性说法。
Collocations
- repudiate an allegation
- repudiate a claim
- repudiate a contract
- repudiate a debt
Word family
- repudiation (n.)
Synonyms
- reject
- disavow
Antonyms
- accept
- endorse
Usage tip
是正式动词，不是名词；名词为repudiation。
FAQ
- What does repudiate mean?
- To firmly reject a claim, belief, or association. To refuse to honour an agreement or pay a debt.
- How is repudiate pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/, US /rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
