disavow
verb (used with object)
to disclaim knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for; disown; repudiate.
has been disavowing
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present perfect progressiveof disavow (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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With alienated voters, the mild-mannered Epton, who has been disavowing racism, is not lighting any fires.
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