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resile vs repudiate

repudiate vs resile

resile and repudiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resile No No Yes No
repudiate No No Yes No
As verbs, repudiate is a hypernym of resile; that is, repudiate is a word with a broader meaning than resile:
  • resile: formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
  • repudiate: cast off
Other hypernyms of resile include disown, renounce.
resile (verb) repudiate (verb)
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
Difference between resile and repudiate

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