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repudiated

[rɪˈpjuːdieɪtɪd]
verb (past tense/past participle)
repudiado
1. rejected or disowned something, typically a claim, accusation, or relationship
He repudiated the allegations against him.
Ele repudiou as alegações contra ele.
2. refused to acknowledge or accept a debt or obligation
The government repudiated the previous treaty.
O governo repudiou o tratado anterior.
3. disowned or cast off a person, typically a family member
She repudiated her son after his disgraceful behavior.
Ela repudiou seu filho após seu comportamento vergonhoso.
NYC Slang
dissed, rejected, shot down
Synonyms
rejecteddisownedrenounceddisclaimeddenied
Antonyms
acceptedacknowledgedembracedapprovedconfirmed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repudiado
standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
repudiado
common in legal and diplomatic language

Related Idioms & Phrases

repudiate a debt
repudiate a claim
repudiate one's past
repudiate a relationship
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