To not only
belittle someone's views, but also to resist any support from that person because of their views. This may be demanded or required in
a case where an individual has an
unsavory supporter.
Obama responded: "I have to say I don't see a difference between denouncing and
rejecting...But if the word 'reject'
Sen. Clinton feels is stronger than the word 'denounce,' then I'm happy to
concede the point, and I would reject and denounce."