English Synonym Finder

disclaim

Definitions

To state that one is not responsible for or does not have knowledge of something.

To formally renounce or reject a legal claim, right, or title.

Examples

The company had to disclaim any responsibility for the damages caused by the faulty product.

He chose to disclaim his interest in the inheritance to avoid the associated tax burdens.

The author was quick to disclaim the rumors that the novel was based on his own life.

Synonyms

deny renounce repudiate disown reject disavow abjure

Antonyms

claim accept acknowledge admit own embrace assert