Synonyms for disclaim
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dis-kleym |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkleɪm |
Top 10 synonyms for disclaim Other synonyms for the word disclaim
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for disclaim
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