Repudiate
mediumrih-PYOO-dee-ayt
verb
Definition
to reject or disown as invalid or unauthorized
Examples
“The senator moved quickly to repudiate the endorsement of the extremist group.”
“She repudiated the contract her former partner had signed in her name.”
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GRE Tip
Repudiate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "disavow" or "renounce" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "embrace".
Related GRE Words
recant
to formally retract or disavow a previously held belief or statement
renounce
to formally give up or reject a claim, right, or belief
veto
To reject or forbid authoritatively
antipathy
a deep, settled feeling of dislike or aversion
appease
To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands
belligerent
Hostile and aggressive; engaged in war or conflict
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