repudiation

• Nom désignant l'acte de rejeter, de se désavouer ou de refuser de reconnaître comme valide quelque chose comme une demande, une dette, un contrat ou une croyance.

A noun referring to the act of rejecting, disowning, or refusing to accept something as valid, such as a claim, debt, contract, or belief.

1. Rejection or DenialC1formal

   The act of rejecting, disowning, or disclaiming something as invalid or untrue.

   rejet, déni

   • The repudiation of the treaty led to a diplomatic crisis.
   • His repudiation of the allegations was swift and forceful.
   • The repudiation of outdated theories is essential for scientific progress.

   Synonymesdenialdisavowaldisclaimerdismissalrebuffrefusalrejectionrenunciationretraction

   Antonymesacceptanceadoptionavowalembraceendorsement

2. Refusal to Honor an ObligationC1formal

   The refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt, or to honor a contract, especially by a public authority.

   Refus d'honorer une obligation

   • The government's repudiation of its sovereign debt caused economic turmoil.
   • The company faced legal action after its repudiation of the contract.
   • Repudiation of a financial agreement can lead to severe penalties.

   Synonymesbreachdefaultnonpaymentrefusalrejectionrenunciation

   Antonymesacceptancefulfillmenthonoringobservanceratification

3. Exposure of FalsenessC1formal

   The act of exposing something as false or pretentious.

   Démasquage du faux

   • The article was a thorough repudiation of the popular myth.
   • His speech was a repudiation of the false claims made by his opponent.
   • The documentary served as a repudiation of the conspiracy theory.

   Synonymesdebunkingdisproofexposurefalsificationrefutationunmasking