disclaims
Refuses to acknowledge
Disclaims is the verb form of disclaim, meaning to deny responsibility, ownership, or connection.
Someone disclaims knowledge of a crime, disclaims any involvement in a scandal, or disclaims an inheritance they don't want.
Legal documents disclaim liability: The company disclaims all warranties.
To disclaim is to publicly distance oneself from something.
Formally rejects or disavows
- forswearsFormally renounces under oath
- abjuresFormally renounces or rejects
- recantsFormally withdraws statements
- retractsWithdraws a statement
withdraws · disavows · reneges · relinquishes · disowns · revokes · abandons · surrenders
Denies responsibility or connection
- refutesProves something false
- contradictsDenies or opposes directly
- negatesRenders null or invalid
- disputesClashes over differing positions
rebuffs · counters · challenges · dismisses · rejects · rebuts · gainsays · opposes
Formal surrender of rights
- indemnityProtection against financial loss
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
- releaseTo let go
- exemptionRelease from requirement
exculpation · immunity · absolution · exoneration · quitclaim · disavowal · rescission · revocation
repudiates
Formally rejects or disavows
- forswearsFormally renounces under oath
- abjuresFormally renounces or rejects
- recantsFormally withdraws statements
retracts · withdraws · disavows · reneges · relinquishes · disowns · revokes · abandons · surrenders · waives
disavows
Denies responsibility or connection
- refutesProves something false
- contradictsDenies or opposes directly
- negatesRenders null or invalid
disputes · rebuffs · counters · challenges · dismisses · rejects · rebuts · gainsays · opposes · discredits
waiver
Formal surrender of rights
exemption · exculpation · immunity · absolution · exoneration · quitclaim · disavowal · rescission · revocation · non-liability
disclaimsadmits
Allows entrance or confesses
acknowledges · recognizes · confesses · concedes · accepts
- warranty disclaimerStatement limiting seller responsibility