Claim and Repudiate

Opposite meaning words

Claim verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.

Usage example: people who claim that they have been kidnapped by aliens from other worlds

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Repudiate is an antonym for claim in demand topic.

Nearby Words: claimed, claiming, claimant

Repudiate verb - To declare not to be true.

Usage example: vigorously repudiated the charge that she had lied on her résumé

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Claim is an antonym for repudiate.

Nearby Words: repudiation, repudiating

claim part

repudiate part

The talk show hosts surprises Leslie by having the councilman show up to repudiate her claim.

Source: Series / Parks and Recreation

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