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Term: disavow
Definition: Disavow means to say that you don't know or have anything to do with something. For example, if someone did something bad and you want to make it clear that you had nothing to do with it, you might disavow their actions.
Related word: disavowal (noun)
Definition: To deny any connection or knowledge of something; to reject or disown.
Example 1: The politician disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
Example 2: The celebrity disavowed the controversial comments made by their publicist.
These examples show how someone can disavow something that they do not want to be associated with. It means they are saying they have nothing to do with it and do not support it.