Definition

A person who supports the rejection or disavowal of something, especially in the context of denying responsibility for a debt or obligation.

Example

The repudiationist argued against the previous administration's financial decisions.

Conversation

Did you hear about that politician who called himself a repudiationist?

Yeah, I read something about that; it’s quite an unusual stance.

It got me thinking about how people can just deny past actions so easily.

Right? It’s like they want to erase their history instead of owning up to it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repudiationist → It is formed from "repudiare" (meaning to reject or disown) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or advocates). A repudiationist is someone who advocates for the rejection of a particular belief or practice.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'rejects' ('repudiare') certain ideas or beliefs — that's what a repudiationist does.

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