Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich Formal vocabulary?

Dr Miller: 'We've been forced to put out a press release to repudiate speculation about a change of CEO.' Mr Jones: 'Let's hope it has the desired effect.'

to repudiate

Do you know what it means?

• to confirm
• to reject with disapproval
• to counteract