repudiated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪtɪd/
KK: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Not accepted or recognized; rejected or disowned, often in a formal or legal context.
Example
The repudiated contract was no longer valid in the eyes of the law.
Conversation
Did you hear about the couple that just repudiated their marriage?
Yeah, it's surprising how quickly things can change.
I guess sometimes relationships just become unworkable and need to end, even if they were once happy.
Absolutely, it's better to move on rather than stay in a situation that's no longer healthy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disowned
rejected
divorced
Antonyms
accepted
acknowledged
endorsed
verb
Definition
To refuse to accept or support something; to reject or disown something formally.
Example
The politician repudiated the allegations made against him.
Tense Forms
Past: repudiated
Past Participle: repudiated
Conversation
Did you hear that he repudiated his earlier statement?
Yeah, it surprised me because he seemed so confident about it before.
I know, right? It’s like he changed his mind overnight.
Root Explanation
Repudiated → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "pudiare" (from Latin, meaning to cast off or reject). The word "repudiated" means to reject or disown something again, often in a formal or legal context.
Memory Tip
Think of 'casting off' ('pudiare') something 'again' ('re-') — that's why repudiated means to reject or disown something once more.
Visually Confused Words
unrepudiated
tripudiate
replicated