disavow

Tends to deny or disavow own needs for caring, comfort, closeness, etc. , or to consider such needs unacceptable. 159.

Culture means many things in this context, but at heart it is a suite of traits we inherit and also choose to disavow or to stress.

In the name of reconciliation, politicians disavow the militias that once killed on their behalf.

But sooner or later Republicans were bound to notice other reasons to disavow Lincoln.

Perhaps the best approach these days is to disavow competition with Google entirely.

As the Tao operates impartially in the universe, so should mankind disavow assertive, purposive action.

As always, should any member of your team be caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions. And Mr.

Washington must show itself willing to deal with Taliban leaders who disavow al-Qaeda.

In his address, Nasrallah admitted that the previous government was brought down because of Hariri's refusal to disavow the tribunal.

But he does not disavow his long service in ZANU-PF governments.

The banks stand on their own financial feet; and critics disavow a public interest in their pay packets.

More disappointing is that Barack Obama's White House has declined to disavow the bill.

But in public the BNP now eschews the crassest racism and claims to disavow violence.

Harems went out of style centuries ago, and even despots now disavow pillage and oppression as ideals.

Groups cited in Mr Breivik's screed rushed to condemn the attacks and disavow any links to him.

To refuse to recognize or acknowledge; disavow.

How do you feel about poetry that may appear to disavow communication, showing more apparent interest in pursuing "aesthetics" ?

Men, we cannot disavow what happened today.