Repudiation

Pronunciation: /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of repudiation

noun a denial of the truth or validity of something

Example Sentences

A1 She expressed her repudiation of the proposal by shaking her head.

A2 The company's repudiation of the contract led to a legal dispute.

B1 The politician's repudiation of the scandal was met with skepticism by the public.

B2 The athlete's repudiation of doping allegations was backed up by evidence.

C1 The author's repudiation of traditional literary conventions challenged the norms of the industry.

C2 The scientist's repudiation of the theory caused a paradigm shift in the field of physics.

Examples of repudiation in a Sentence

formal The company issued a formal repudiation of the allegations made against its CEO.

informal She quickly made a strong repudiation of the false rumors spreading about her.

slang I heard his repudiation of the party was epic!

figurative His actions were a clear repudiation of the values he once claimed to hold dear.

Grammatical Forms of repudiation

• past tense: repudiated
• plural: repudiations
• comparative: more repudiated
• superlative: most repudiated
• present tense: repudiates
• future tense: will repudiate
• perfect tense: has repudiated
• continuous tense: is repudiating
• singular: repudiation
• positive degree: repudiated
• infinitive: to repudiate
• gerund: repudiating
• participle: repudiating

Origin and Evolution of repudiation

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'repudiation' comes from the Latin word 'repudiare', which means to reject or cast off.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the rejection or disavowal of a contract or obligation, the term 'repudiation' has evolved to also encompass a broader range of meanings, including the rejection of beliefs, values, or relationships.