What is another word for disowns?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈə͡ʊnz] (IPA)

Disowning is the act of rejecting or refusing to acknowledge something or someone as one's own. Some synonyms for "disowns" include "renounces," "repudiates," "denies," "abjures," "forfeits," "divests" and "disclaims." Renouncing implies giving up or relinquishing one's claim or ownership, while repudiating means rejecting with disapproval or disavowing. Denying has a similar meaning of rejecting or contradicting. Abjuring is a more formal term for renouncing or abandoning one's beliefs or allegiances, while forfeiting suggests losing one's right or claim through failure to meet a requirement or condition. Divesting implies the act of stripping oneself of something, while disclaiming means to deny or reject any responsibility or association with something.

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Usage examples for Disowns

Madam, an angry man makes use of terms which his better reason disowns.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Hans Sachs, of course, disowns the authorship, but stoutly declares the song is a masterpiece, and that he is sure every one present will agree with him if they hear it properly rendered to its appropriate tune.
"Stories of the Wagner Opera"
H. A. Guerber
Oh, if the trade disowns the blackguard, I can despise him.
"Put Yourself in His Place"
Charles Reade

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