Synonyms for

Disown

Verb / dɪˈsəʊn / Another word for disown — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To refuse to acknowledge or accept as one's own.

Synonyms & similar words

renounce disinherit repudiate bequeath renounce reject abandon denounce disavow repudiate abjure forfeit forsake relinquish waive cede

Example sentences

  1. Tommy decided to disown his toy car and gave it to his little brother instead.
  2. When the politician was caught lying, his party disowned him and he had to resign.
  3. Jane's parents threatened to disown her if she dropped out of school.
  4. Mark disowned his former gang and started a new life.
  5. After the scandal, the company decided to disown the CEO's actions.

Quotes

  • I disown the name Christian and it would not sadden me if the followers of Jesus were to accept the name of Pauline in recognition of Paul's genius as the interpreter of Jesus's message.
  • Nature disowns, and, as it were, disavows us.
  • I cannot disown my past, nor do I want to.

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