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."