DISAVOW
/dɪsəˈvaʊ/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DISAVOW
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."
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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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
Is DISAVOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISAVOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | i | s | a | v | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISAVOW
88 words from the letters in DISAVOW
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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.