Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Disavow”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Disavow
Disavow is the singular noun form. Disavows is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To publicly say that you do not support something, have no connection to it, or were not involved in it. To distance yourself from something.
Why is the Plural of Disavow “disavows”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Disavow
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: disavow → disavows
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Disavow
Just add -s to “disavow” to make “disavows”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Some learners stress the first syllable (DIS-a-vow) or second (dis-A-vow). Correct: dis-uh-VOW..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Disavow
See disavow and disavows used in real sentences side by side.
- The company quickly disavowed the controversial advertisement after public backlash. C2
- The senator disavowed his earlier statements about the economic policy. C2
- She disavowed any knowledge of the unauthorized fund transfer. C2
Common Plural Mistakes with Disavow
Wrong: The president disavowed to make that statement.
Correct: The president disavowed making that statement. / The president disavowed that statement.
'Disavow' takes a noun or gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive with 'to'.
Wrong: He disavows to the journalist that he knew anything.
Correct: He disavowed to the journalist that he knew anything. / He disavowed any knowledge of it.
Use past tense 'disavowed' in this context; or restructure without 'to'.
How to Pronounce Disavow and Disavows
Stress the third syllable: dis-uh-VOW. The first two syllables are quick; the final syllable rhymes with 'cow'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Disavow
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Disavow
From Old French 'desavower' (to deny or disown). 'Dis-' (away, negative) + 'avow' (to claim, own). Entered English in 16th century.
Cultural note: Common in political discourse when leaders distance themselves from controversial statements or actions by subordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Disavow
What is the plural of “disavow”?
The plural of “disavow” is “disavows”.
Is “disavows” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.