verb as in strong fondness

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repudiate, disavow, retract

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Example Sentences

Example:She was accused of repudiating her past statements about environmental issues.

Definition:To formally reject or disown a previous agreement, claim, or condition.

From repudiate

Example:The politician disavowed any connection to the scandal that broke on Tuesday.

Definition:To reject or disown something that is attributable to oneself, especially an assertion or belief.

From disavow

Example:He felt compelled to retract his earlier claim of innocence.

Definition:To withdraw or retract something previously said, written, or promised.

From retract