What is another word for disowning?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈə͡ʊnɪŋ] (IPA)

Disowning refers to formally renouncing or rejecting someone or something, typically a family member, relative or previously held belief or value. There are many synonyms for disowning including disavowing, repudiating, renouncing, rejecting, denying, abandoning, disclaiming, disassociating and estranging. Each of these verbs indicate a sense of detachment or severance of ties, whether physical or emotional. Disavowing can be used to express a denial of association or ownership, while repudiating suggests a stronger rejection or total abandonment of a previously held stance. Renouncing typically connotes a formal and public rejection, while rejecting and denying may be more spontaneous and private. Disclaiming, disassociating and estranging all imply a distancing or separation from someone or something.

What are the hypernyms for Disowning?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Disowning?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Disowning

It seemed to her the most natural thing that when one has done wrong, he should confess it and confess it wrong-so have done with it, disowning and casting away the cursed thing: this, alas, Cornelius did not seem inclined to do!
"Weighed and Wanting"
George MacDonald
Nor am I disowning my father and mother of the flesh, for they were also partners in the generation of my second self; copartners with my entire line of ancestors.
"The Promised Land"
Mary Antin
Giannozzo, meanwhile, terrified by the report that the Duke had winded the intrigue, and fearing to be charged with connivance, thought to prove his innocence by casting off his wife and disowning her child.
"The Valley of Decision"
Edith Wharton

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