desconhece
[desh-ko-nhe-seh]
verb
does not know, is unaware of, disowns
1. Third person singular present tense of 'desconhecer' - to not know, to be ignorant of, or to deny knowledge of something
He disowns his past.
Ele desconhece seu passado.
2. To refuse to acknowledge or recognize someone or something
She disowns the rumors about her.
Ela desconhece os boatos sobre ela.
3. To lack knowledge or awareness of something
He is unaware of the new regulations.
Ele desconhece as novas regulamentações.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desconhecer a realidade - to deny reality
desconhecer a lei - to be unaware of the law
desconhecer os direitos - to not know one's rights
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