Word
repudiated
Phoneticsre·pu·di·at·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹipˈjudiˌeɪtɪd/
UK/ɹɪpjˈuːdɪˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
v. to say you do not accept or support something anymore — like a claim, belief, or agreement.
v. to reject or disown as untrue, unauthorized, or no longer binding; to refuse to accept or support.
Examples
“She has repudiated the claim that she cheated.”
“After the scandal, the senator repudiated his former aide and denied any knowledge of the payments.”
“Although he had once defended the treaty, the minister ultimately repudiated it as unworkable, arguing that changed circumstances had rendered its original promises meaningless.”
Examples
simple
“She has repudiated the claim that she cheated.”
contextual
“After the scandal, the senator repudiated his former aide and denied any knowledge of the payments.”
complex
“Although he had once defended the treaty, the minister ultimately repudiated it as unworkable, arguing that changed circumstances had rendered its original promises meaningless.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “repudiated” in context.
Verb
01. repudiate agreement
“The union voted to repudiate the agreement reached last winter.”
verb + noun
02. repudiate allegation
“The mayor repudiated the allegation of corruption as politically motivated.”
verb + noun
03. repudiate claim
“The scientist repudiated the claim that his research was fabricated.”
verb + noun
04. repudiate doctrine
“The new leader repudiated the doctrine of violent revolution.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. explicitly repudiate
“She explicitly repudiated her party's extremist views in her speech.”
adv + verb
06. formally repudiate
“The new government formally repudiated the treaty signed by its predecessor.”
adv + verb
07. publicly repudiate
“The minister publicly repudiated the rumour during a live press conference.”
adv + verb
Noun
08. decision to repudiate
“The decision to repudiate the debt shocked international markets.”
noun + to + verb
09. refusal to repudiate
“His refusal to repudiate extremist supporters drew sharp criticism.”
noun + to + verb
10. categorically repudiate the allegation
“The spokesperson categorically repudiated the allegation of bribery.”
11. formally repudiate the agreement
“The cabinet voted to formally repudiate the agreement on trade tariffs.”
12. refuse to repudiate his beliefs
“Despite intense pressure, he refused to repudiate his beliefs.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Bolivians decisively repudiated the leftist party which has ruled the country for most of the past two decades in a first-round presidential election vote, likely paving the way for more market-friendly policies for its crisis-wracked economy.” “The attack against former President Donald Trump must be vehemently repudiated by all defenders of democracy and dialogue in politics.” Synonyms
Antonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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