Meaning of the word disavow in English

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disavow

US /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ/
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ/

Verb

to deny any responsibility or support for something

Example:
The company quickly moved to disavow the controversial statements made by its former CEO.
He tried to disavow his earlier promises, but the public remembered them.