refuse, decline, turn down, spurn, rebuff, dismiss, repudiate, veto, discard, disallow, nix, shoot down
repudiate - reject - deny - disclaim - renounce - wash one’s hands of - distance oneself from - abjure
To disavow means to deny any knowledge of, responsibility for, or connection with something, often publicly and explicitly. It is commonly used when a person, organization, or government wants to distance itself from an action, statement, or belief that is seen as wrong, controversial, or harmful. Disavowing can involve formally rejecting support, refusing to be associated with someone’s behavior, or declaring that previously assumed obligations or commitments are no longer accepted. The term is frequent in legal, political, and public relations contexts, where clear separation from actions or views is important.
refuse, decline, turn down, spurn, rebuff, dismiss, repudiate, veto, discard, disallow, nix, shoot down
refuse, decline, turn down, spurn, rebuff, dismiss, repudiate, veto, discard, disallow, nix, shoot down [x]
disapprove, reject, oppose, condemn, denounce, disavow, distance oneself from, withhold support for, decline to support, refuse to back
disapprove, reject, oppose, condemn, denounce, disavow, distance oneself from, withhold support for, decline to support, refuse to back [x]
condemn, reject, object to, frown on, deprecate, oppose, censure, disfavor, look askance at
condemn, reject, object to, frown on, deprecate, oppose, censure, disfavor, look askance at [x]
supervise, monitor, manage, direct, control, administer, superintend, run, head, oversee the work of, be in charge of
supervise, monitor, manage, direct, control, administer, superintend, run, head, oversee the work of, be in charge of [x]
handling a critical issue, dealing with an important issue, addressing a key matter, handling a key matter, managing a crucial issue, overseeing a critical matter
handling a critical issue, dealing with an important issue, addressing a key matter, handling a key matter, managing a crucial issue, overseeing a critical matter [x]
acknowledging the shortcomings, recognizing the shortcomings, admitting the shortcomings, acknowledging the weaknesses, recognizing the weaknesses, admitting the weaknesses, acknowledging the flaws, r... [more]
acknowledging the shortcomings, recognizing the shortcomings, admitting the shortcomings, acknowledging the weaknesses, recognizing the weaknesses, admitting the weaknesses, acknowledging the flaws, recognizing the flaws, admitting the flaws, acknowledging the limitations, recognizing the limitations, admitting the limitations [x]
admitting mistakes, acknowledging mistakes, taking responsibility for mistakes, owning one’s mistakes, accepting blame, confessing errors, facing up to one’s mistakes, taking the blame
admitting mistakes, acknowledging mistakes, taking responsibility for mistakes, owning one’s mistakes, accepting blame, confessing errors, facing up to one’s mistakes, taking the blame [x]
alleviating, reducing, lessening, easing, softening, moderating, tempering, diminishing, allaying, assuaging
alleviating, reducing, lessening, easing, softening, moderating, tempering, diminishing, allaying, assuaging [x]
addressing a key matter, addressing a significant issue, handling a major issue, tackling an important matter, dealing with a key issue, addressing a crucial issue, dealing with a significant matter,... [more]
addressing a key matter, addressing a significant issue, handling a major issue, tackling an important matter, dealing with a key issue, addressing a crucial issue, dealing with a significant matter, addressing an important concern, handling an important issue, tackling a significant issue [x]
dealing with a critical issue, addressing a critical issue, managing a critical issue, handling a critical matter, dealing with a pressing issue, addressing a pressing issue, managing a pressing issue... [more]
dealing with a critical issue, addressing a critical issue, managing a critical issue, handling a critical matter, dealing with a pressing issue, addressing a pressing issue, managing a pressing issue, resolving a critical issue, tackling a critical issue, responding to a critical issue [x]
addressing an important issue, addressing a key matter, dealing with an important issue, dealing with a key matter, confronting an important issue, confronting a key matter, taking on an important iss... [more]
addressing an important issue, addressing a key matter, dealing with an important issue, dealing with a key matter, confronting an important issue, confronting a key matter, taking on an important issue, handling an important issue, handling a key matter [x]
duty, responsibility, commitment, liability, requirement, burden, onus, indebtedness, necessity, pledge, bond, engagement
duty, responsibility, commitment, liability, requirement, burden, onus, indebtedness, necessity, pledge, bond, engagement [x]
facing a crucial issue, tackling a crucial issue, addressing a crucial issue, confronting a key issue, facing a key issue, tackling a key issue, addressing a key issue, confronting an important issue,... [more]
facing a crucial issue, tackling a crucial issue, addressing a crucial issue, confronting a key issue, facing a key issue, tackling a key issue, addressing a key issue, confronting an important issue, facing an important issue, tackling an important issue, addressing an important issue [x]
Verantwortung, Fürsorge, Obhut, treuhänderische Verwaltung, verantwortungsvolle Verwaltung, umsichtige Verwaltung, Haushalterschaft, Treuhänderschaft
Verantwortung, Fürsorge, Obhut, treuhänderische Verwaltung, verantwortungsvolle Verwaltung, umsichtige Verwaltung, Haushalterschaft, Treuhänderschaft [x]
Vorgesetzter, Aufseher, Betreuer, Leiter, Chef, Manager, Aufsichtsperson, Aufsicht, Beaufsichtiger
Vorgesetzter, Aufseher, Betreuer, Leiter, Chef, Manager, Aufsichtsperson, Aufsicht, Beaufsichtiger [x]