1
as in waiver
a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege
one brother filed a disclaimer, allowing all of the estate to go to his poorer siblings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the intelligence agency's pro forma disclaimer of any involvement in the assassination plot
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disclaimer
The revision includes a disclaimer stating that OPM is not directing agencies to take any specific actions.
—
Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
This development prompts a hasty, jarring disclaimer after an ending that already rings false for being too neat, forcing a tidy resolution to a messy knot of pain.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
After news of the narrator’s Hamas lineage broke last week, the BBC initially appeared to try and put distance between the narrator and his father, before subsequently saying it hadn’t been given the full information and adding a disclaimer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The reason lies in the disclaimers and the absence of explicit promises regarding future value.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disclaimer
Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
This development prompts a hasty, jarring disclaimer after an ending that already rings false for being too neat, forcing a tidy resolution to a messy knot of pain.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
After news of the narrator’s Hamas lineage broke last week, the BBC initially appeared to try and put distance between the narrator and his father, before subsequently saying it hadn’t been given the full information and adding a disclaimer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The reason lies in the disclaimers and the absence of explicit promises regarding future value.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disclaimer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclaimer
Noun
-
Travelers who are denied entry to the U.S. have limited legal recourse, but may be able to reapply for a visa or seek an ineligibility waiver.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Alternately, Primack proposes that Chisholm ask for a one-time waiver from the NBA, gambling that the record sticker tag of the sale (which does not even include a stake in the Celtics' home arena, TD Garden) would probably dissuade the league's other owners from turning down such an agreement.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The emotional impact of losing a job often mirrors the stages of grief, as outlined by Kubler-Ross: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Isaac recorded his second denial moments later on AJ Johnson’s drive to the hoop and then another steal off Vukcevic.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Rather than accepting these rejections, Green decided to self-publish.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
-
Bibi believes this rejection of woke culture and equality is leading to a growing hatred among these young boys.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disclaimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclaimer. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share