The company decided to disclaim any responsibility for the faulty product, stating that it had been misused by the customers.
synonyms
denouncerejectdisavow
word origin — from Old French 'desclaimer', via Latin 'disclamare' (to cry out against), from 'dis-' (against) + 'clamare' (to shout or declare)
disclaim, admit, forbid, haunt, defy: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 22. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
disclaim · verb/dɪsˈkleɪm/
to renounce any claim or connection to something
The company decided to disclaim any responsibility for the faulty product, stating that it had been misused by the customers.
Synonyms: denounce, reject, disavow
Origin: from Old French 'desclaimer', via Latin 'disclamare' (to cry out against), from 'dis-' (against) + 'clamare' (to shout or declare)
admit · verb/ədˈmɪt/
to concede the truth or existence of something
She had to admit that she was wrong about the decision they made.
Synonyms: acknowledge, concede, confess
Origin: from Latin 'admittere', meaning 'to let in', from 'ad-' (to) + 'mittere' (to send)
forbid · verb/fɚˈbɪd/
to order someone not to do something
The teacher forbids students from using their phones during class.
Synonyms: prohibit, ban, disallow
Origin: Middle English 'forbidden', from Old English 'forbiddan', meaning 'to bid against'.
haunt · verb/hɔnt/
to visit or appear in a place frequently or persistently
She would often haunt the old bookstore, losing track of time among the shelves of forgotten novels.
Synonyms: visit, disturb, linger
Origin: Middle English 'haunten', from Old French 'hanter', which means to frequent or habitually visit.
defy · verb/dɪˈfaɪ/
to openly resist or refuse to obey
The children decided to defy the teacher's instructions and play outside during recess.
Synonyms: resist, challenge, oppose
Origin: from Old French 'defier', from Latin 'defiare' meaning 'to declare war against'