Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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resile | No | No | Yes | No |
repudiate | No | No | Yes | No |
resile (verb) | repudiate (verb) |
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return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed | refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid |
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure | cast off |
spring back; spring away from an impact | reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust |
pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. | refuse to recognize or pay |