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DISAVOW

/dɪsəˈvaʊ/

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
A 1/1
V 4/5
O 1/1
W 4/4

Definition of DISAVOW

verb

To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.

"He was charged with embezzlement, but he disavows the crime."

verb

To deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.

"Because of her dissatisfaction, she now disavows the merits of fascism."

Synonyms of DISAVOW

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Antonyms of DISAVOW

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Examples of DISAVOW in a Sentence

  • "He was charged with embezzlement, but he disavows the crime."
  • "Because of her dissatisfaction, she now disavows the merits of fascism."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is DISAVOW a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DISAVOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DISAVOW earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for DISAVOW

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter disavow Total
Scrabble 2111414 14
WWF 2111514 15

How to Use DISAVOW in Word Games

DISAVOW is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DISAVOW uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISAVOW to find 88 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DISAVOW

What does DISAVOW mean?
DISAVOW is a verb. To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
Is DISAVOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISAVOW is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISAVOW worth in Scrabble?
DISAVOW is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISAVOW?
You can make 88 words from the letters in DISAVOW. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DISAVOW?
Synonyms of DISAVOW include: abjure, deny, disclaim, disown, reject, disprove. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.