| 释义 |
dis·avow \|dis+\ transitive verb Etymology: Middle English desavowen, from Middle French desavouner, from Old French, from des- dis- (I) + avouer to avow — more at avow 1. : to refuse to own or acknowledge : deny responsibility for, approbation of, or validity of : disclaim, repudiate, disown < disavowed the actions of his subordinates > < disavowed any desire for independence > 2. obsolete : refuse, decline Synonyms: see disclaim |