What is the meaning of repudiate?

verb

  • Cast off.
    • usage: "She renounced her husband"; "The parents repudiated their son"
  • Refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid.
    • usage: "The woman repudiated the divorce settlement"
  • Refuse to recognize or pay.
    • usage: "repudiate a debt"
  • Reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust.
    • usage: "She repudiated the accusations"
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