English Dictionary
Definition of “disown”
disown (dɪsˈəʊn
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to deny any connection with; refuse to acknowledge
Alternative Forms
disˈowner noun disˈownment noun
Synonyms
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deny,
reject,
abandon,
renounce,
disallow,
retract,
repudiate,
cast off,
rebut,
disavow,
disclaim,
abnegate,
refuse to acknowledge or recognize
Usage examples
My family - especially my distinguished brother - have chosen to disown me.
Penn, John, Unto The Grave (1986)But the un vote would be rendered meaningless if his own countrymen disown Bush's agenda in the coming elections.
India Today (2002)All sides in the republic debate will claim parts of this narrative for their own, and furiously disown others.
The Australian (2004)I want to get back with her but her parents say they will disown her if she lets me back into the house.
Sun, News of the World (1999)And not only does everybody disown it, but the better sort are inclined to incredulity when it is in earnest imputed to an intelligent man.
Friday, Nancy, Jealousy (1986)
