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Denial

v.

annul

Meaning: to make void or invalid

Usage: After seeing its unforeseen and catastrophic effects, Congress sought to annul the law.

v.

disavow

Meaning: to deny knowledge of or responsibility for

Usage: Not wanting others to criticize her, she disavowed any involvement in the company’s hiring scandal.

v.

retract

Meaning: withdraw

Usage: The publicist hurriedly retracted the client’s false statement.