Definitions for disclaim

disclaim dis·claim

Spelling: [dis-kleym]
IPA: /dɪsˈkleɪm/

Disclaim is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 288 anagrams from letters in disclaim (acdiilms).

Definitions for disclaim

verb (used with object)

  1. to deny or repudiate interest in or connection with; disavow; disown:
  2. Law. to renounce a claim or right to.
  3. to reject the claims or authority of.

verb (used without object)

  1. Law. to renounce or repudiate a legal claim or right.
  2. Obsolete. to disavow interest.

Origin of disclaim

First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Anglo-French word disclaimer, desclamer. See dis-1, claim

Examples for disclaim

There had been no scenes, and as she spoke he shook his head, intending to disclaim them.

(Genesis 9:25) You disclaim these voices from the past, but to LGBT people, your voice sounds a lot like theirs.

Sim was too eager to disclaim all knowledge of his lodger's doings.

I feel shame—bitter, bitter shame, that I cannot disclaim him—disavow him!

Nor were the early Christians so anxious as is often supposed to disclaim this continuity.

The government was compelled to disclaim and abandon its intent.

He hastened to disclaim the extravagant generosity of which she accused him.

At first I was disposed to disclaim the honour on account of my youth and inexperience.

She only laughed, and made no effort to disclaim the assertion.

But even at these times the rest of his person seemed to disclaim the intention.

Word Value for disclaim
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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