repudiate repudiate /riːˈpjuːdiːˌeɪt/

verb

1. () Cast off  ( disown , renounce , repudiate )
   cast off
    She renounced her husband
   She renounced her husband
    The parents repudiated their son
   The parents repudiated their son
   
2. () Refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid  ( repudiate )
   refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
    The woman repudiated the divorce settlement
   The woman repudiated the divorce settlement
   
3. Reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust  ( repudiate )
   reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust
    She repudiated the accusations
   She repudiated the accusations
   
4. Refuse to recognize or pay  ( repudiate )
   refuse to recognize or pay
    Repudiate a debt
   repudiate a debt