How Do You Spell REPUDIATE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪpjˈuːdɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "repudiate" has the IPA phonetic transcription of /rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/. This word means to reject or deny the validity of something. The first syllable is pronounced as "ri" with a short "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "u" sound, similar to the word "you". The third syllable has the "die" sound like in "die down". The last syllable is pronounced as "ate". The spelling of this word is straightforward once you understand its phonetic transcription.

REPUDIATE Meaning and Definition

1. Repudiate is a verb that refers to the act of rejecting, denying, disowning, or refusing to accept or acknowledge something, particularly beliefs, opinions, claims, or actions. It entails expressing or demonstrating a strong disagreement or disapproval, often by making a public announcement or declaration that one does not support or accept the mentioned idea or behavior.

   When someone repudiates a belief or ideology, they typically express a complete rejection of it, often due to disagreement, inconsistency, or a change in perspective. This can apply to political or religious affiliations, cultural norms, traditional customs, or personal principles. Repudiation can also be directed towards a person or entity, indicating a refusal to recognize or dissociate oneself from them, especially when their actions or comments are deemed objectionable or harmful.

   The act of repudiation might involve making a formal statement, issuing a public apology or disavowal, renouncing membership in a group or organization, or systematically distancing oneself from previously held positions. Repudiation is commonly associated with a conscious and deliberate act, as it necessitates a clear rejection of certain ideas, values, or associations.

   Overall, when someone repudiates something, they actively and openly reject it, aiming to express their dissent, disassociation, or disagreement with the mentioned notion, belief, or individual.

2. To disclaim; to disavow; to discard; to divorce; to refuse to pay or acknowledge any longer, as a debt.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for REPUDIATE

• reputiated
• repuduate
• rediate
• refudiate
• repliate
• rupudiate
• remodiate
• repudiatr
• repudiater
• repudite
• reppudiative
• repudiative
• resupiante
• prejudcate
• refugiate

Etymology of REPUDIATE

The word "repudiate" has its roots in Latin. It derives from the Latin verb "repudiare", which means "to reject, to divorce". The verb is formed from the combination of "re-" (an intensifying prefix) and "pudium" (meaning "shame, disgrace"). The original Latin meaning of repudiate referred to the act of disowning or divorcing a spouse, thus carrying a connotation of rejection. Eventually, the word transitioned to encompass more general meanings of rejecting or refusing to accept something, such as ideas, claims, or responsibilities. This alteration occurred through the evolution of language over time.

Similar spelling words for REPUDIATE

• repudiation,
• repudiative,
• refutation,
• repeated,
• reputation,
• reputed,
• reputedly,
• repudiated.

Conjugate verb Repudiate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have repudiated

you would have repudiated

he/she/it would have repudiated

we would have repudiated

they would have repudiated

I would have repudiate

you would have repudiate

he/she/it would have repudiate

we would have repudiate

they would have repudiate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been repudiating

you would have been repudiating

he/she/it would have been repudiating

we would have been repudiating

they would have been repudiating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would repudiate

you would repudiate

he/she/it would repudiate

we would repudiate

they would repudiate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be repudiating

you would be repudiating

he/she/it would be repudiating

we would be repudiating

they would be repudiating

FUTURE

I will repudiate

you will repudiate

he/she/it will repudiate

we will repudiate

they will repudiate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be repudiating

you will be repudiating

he/she/it will be repudiating

we will be repudiating

they will be repudiating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have repudiated

you will have repudiated

he/she/it will have repudiated

we will have repudiated

they will have repudiated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been repudiating

you will have been repudiating

he/she/it will have been repudiating

we will have been repudiating

they will have been repudiating

IMPERATIVE

you repudiate

we let´s repudiate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to repudiate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was repudiating

you were repudiating

he/she/it was repudiating

we were repudiating

they were repudiating

PAST PARTICIPLE

repudiated

PAST PERFECT

I had repudiated

you had repudiated

he/she/it had repudiated

we had repudiated

they had repudiated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been repudiating

you had been repudiating

he/she/it had been repudiating

we had been repudiating

they had been repudiating

PRESENT

I repudiate

you repudiate

he/she/it repudiates

we repudiate

they repudiate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am repudiating

you are repudiating

he/she/it is repudiating

we are repudiating

they are repudiating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

repudiating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have repudiated

you have repudiated

he/she/it has repudiated

we have repudiated

they have repudiated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been repudiating

you have been repudiating

he/she/it has been repudiating

we have been repudiating

they have been repudiating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it repudiate

SIMPLE PAST

I repudiated

you repudiated

he/she/it repudiated

we repudiated

they repudiated