How to Pronounce "disavowed"
word
ˌdɪsəˈvaʊd
dis-uh-VOWD
dˌɪsɐvˈaʊd
dis-uh-VOWD
Definition
To say formally or publicly that you are not connected with or responsible for something or someone. It means to deny any support or association.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪsəˈvaʊd
British English
dˌɪsɐvˈaʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-uh-VOWD
UK
dis-uh-VOWD
Listen in Context
He disavowed any knowledge of the crime.
The politician disavowed the controversial statement.
She disavowed all responsibility for the project.
After the report came out, the company quickly disavowed its former employee.