Pronunciation: /rɪˈpjudɪˌeɪtɪv/
adjective describing something that involves repudiation or rejection
A1 She made a repudiative gesture towards the offer, indicating she was not interested.
A2 The company's repudiative response to the customer's complaint left them feeling unappreciated.
B1 The politician's repudiative remarks caused a stir among the public, leading to controversy.
B2 The artist's repudiative attitude towards traditional art forms challenged the status quo in the art world.
C1 The CEO's repudiative decision to cut costs by laying off employees was met with backlash from the workforce.
C2 The author's repudiative stance on censorship in literature sparked a heated debate among intellectuals.
formal The lawyer's argument was highly repudiative of the opposing counsel's claims.
informal She gave a repudiative response to his proposal, making it clear she was not interested.
slang He was so repudiative about the new policy, calling it a total joke.
figurative Her actions spoke louder than words, sending a repudiative message to those who doubted her abilities.
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