Synonyms and antonyms of To deny or refuse responsibility in British Thesaurus

deny (verb)

to say that you did not do something that someone has accused you of doing

shirk (verb)

to avoid doing something difficult, or to avoid accepting responsibility for something

neglect (verb)

to fail to look after someone when you are responsible for them

deny (verb)

to say that something is not true or does not exist

disclaim (verb)

formal to say that you do not have any responsibility for something, knowledge of something, or interest in something

disavow (verb)

formal to say firmly that you have no connection with someone or something or no responsibility for them

abdicate (verb)

formal to stop accepting a particular responsibility or obligation that you have

not be someone’s keeper ()

to not be responsible for someone or for their actions

wash your hands of ()

to say or show that you do not want to be involved with someone or something and that you are not responsible for them

off your hands ()

if someone or something is off your hands, you are no longer responsible for them

deny (verb)

formal to say that you do not know a particular person or do not have a particular belief or opinion