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Synonyms and antonyms of repudiation in English

repudiation

These are words and phrases related to repudiation. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of repudiation.

EXCEPTION

Synonyms

rejection
renunciation
exception
exclusion
exemption
omission
elimination
removal
debarment
separation
segregation
seclusion
isolation
leaving out
shutting out
disallowment

Antonyms

inclusion
taking in
counting in

repudiation

noun

ABOLITION

Synonyms

repeal
annulment
nullification
revocation
cancellation
recantation
retraction
rescinding
abrogation
abolition
elimination
ending
termination
eradication
dissolution
extinction
abolishment
invalidation
vitiation

Antonyms

establishment
institution
introduction
creation
inauguration
founding
authorization
legalization
enactment
passing
promotion
continuation
reinstatement
restoration
reintroduction

NEGATION

Synonyms

negation
antithesis
antonym
cancellation
contradiction
contrary
converse
denial
disavowal
disclaimer
nay
negative
nullification
refusal
refutation
reverse
veto
void

WITHDRAWAL

Synonyms

withdrawal
retraction
relinquishment
removal
departure
disavowal
disclaimer
disengagement
exit
exiting
exodus
resignation
retirement
retreat
secession
abandonment
abdication

RENUNCIATION

Synonyms

renunciation
renouncing
rejection
repulsion
spurning
refusal
denial
disavowal
disclaiming
eschewing
forgoing
abandonment
relinquishment
forswearing
abjuration

Antonyms

acceptance
retention

ABDICATION

Synonyms

abdication
renunciation
disclaimer
disavowal
resignation
retirement
quittance
abandonment
surrender
cession
waiver

Antonym

commitment

DESERTION

Synonyms

desertion
defection
flight
abandonment
absconding
betrayal
dereliction
disavowal
forsaking
relinquishment
truancy

BRUSH-OFF

Synonyms

brush-off
rejection
cold shoulder
rebuff
snub
disregard
slight
squelch
cut
brush
Slang
put-down
Slang

DEFECTION

Synonyms

defection
desertion
abandonment
dereliction
disownment
divorce
separation
rejection
revolt
 Synonyms for repudiation from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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