disavow[,disə'vau]vt.1.■否认，否定，不承认，抵赖：The manager disavowed any knowledge of my actions.经理否认知道我的所作所为。The director disavowed the remark that had been attributed to him.主任否认被认为是他说过的话。2.■否认…与自己有关系，不认领；拒绝对…承担责任；拒绝接受：They publicly disavowed any connection with terrorist groups.他们公然否认与恐怖集团有任何联系。