dis·a·vow /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/ vt. 1. 否认，不承认 The candidate disavowed completely the statement that had been attributed to him by reporters. 候选人完全否认被记者报道成是他说过的话。 2. 拒绝对…承担责任；拒绝接受 The board disavowed the action of the executive. 董事会拒绝对总经理的行动承担责任。 The prime minister disavowed the proposal. 首相拒绝接受这一建议。