Antonyms for disclaim

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dis-kleym

Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkleɪm

Definition of disclaim

Origin : c.1400, from Anglo-French disclaimer, Old French desclamer "disclaim, disavow," from des- (see dis-) + clamer "to call, cry out, claim" (see claim (v.)). Related: Disclaimed; disclaiming.

verb deny

Example sentences :

He hastened to disclaim the extravagant generosity of which she accused him.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

Sim was too eager to disclaim all knowledge of his lodger's doings.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

She only laughed, and made no effort to disclaim the assertion.
Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. » by Charles James Lever

I feel shame—bitter, bitter shame, that I cannot disclaim him—disavow him!
Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever

But even at these times the rest of his person seemed to disclaim the intention.
Extract from : « Heart of Darkness » by Joseph Conrad

There had been no scenes, and as she spoke he shook his head, intending to disclaim them.
Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope

Nor were the early Christians so anxious as is often supposed to disclaim this continuity.
Extract from : « The Legacy of Greece » by Various

The government was compelled to disclaim and abandon its intent.
Extract from : « Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I » by Fleury de Chaboulon.

At first I was disposed to disclaim the honour on account of my youth and inexperience.
Extract from : « Tom, Dick and Harry » by Talbot Baines Reed

I do entreat you, sir, forget that I have a right as utterly as I disclaim it.
Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli

Synonyms for disclaim

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