Repudiated (6)
'repudiated' is the definition.
(denying is a kind of repudiating)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for denied that I've seen before include "Refused to admit and refused access to" , "Declared something to be untrue" , "Indeed (anag)" , "Contradicted" , "Refused to give (someone something)" .)
'repudiated' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for disowned that I've seen before include "cast aside" , "repudiated" , "Refused to acknowledge (someone)" , "Denied having" , "Rejected all connection with on downside" .)
'repudiated' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for disavowed that I've seen is " Refused to acknowledge".)