repudiable

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re⋅pu⋅di⋅ate

[ri-pyoo-dee-eyt]

–verb (used with object), -at⋅ed, -at⋅ing.

1.	to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.

2.	to cast off or disown: to repudiate a son.

3.	to reject with disapproval or condemnation: to repudiate a new doctrine.

4.	to reject with denial: to repudiate a charge as untrue.

5.	to refuse to acknowledge and pay (a debt), as a state, municipality, etc.

Origin:
1535–45; < L repudiātus (ptp. of repudiāre to reject, refuse), equiv. to repudi(um) a casting off, divorce (re- re- + pud(ere) to make ashamed, feel shame (see pudendum ) + -ium -ium ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Related forms:

re⋅pu⋅di⋅a⋅ble, adjective

re⋅pu⋅di⋅a⋅tive, adjective

re⋅pu⋅di⋅a⋅tor, noun

Synonyms:
1. disavow, renounce, discard, disclaim. 3. condemn, disapprove.

Antonyms:
1. accept. 3. approve.

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Main Entry: re·pu·di·ate
Pronunciation: ri-'pyü-dE-"At
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -at·ed; -at·ing
: to disavow or reject an obligation (as a debt) or duty (as performance under a contract); specifically : to indicate an inability or unwillingness to perform as promised under (a contract) —re·pu·di·a·tor /-"A-t&r/ noun

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