The dastardly Sir Robin remains safe and comfy back home, prepared to disavow all knowledge, etc, if things go awry. |
In his critical writing, too, Pritchett's manner is to disavow authority and try to escape any hint of self-congratulation. |
Is that not the reason why the Prime Minister is refusing to disavow his Quebec lieutenant? |
To recant is to withdraw or disavow a declared belief, as in renouncing a philosophy or abjuring fealty to a religion. |
I am more concerned about the fact that we are at the point now where we disavow all who disagree with us. |
We do not disavow this mutuality, because it still has a role to play within the group. |