disown

[ dis-ohn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to refuse to acknowledge as belonging or pertaining to oneself; deny the ownership of or responsibility for; repudiate; renounce:

   to disown one's heirs; to disown a published statement.

   Synonyms: abjure, reject, disavow, disclaim

disown

/ dɪsˈəʊn /

verb

1. tr to deny any connection with; refuse to acknowledge

Derived Forms

• disˈowner, noun
• disˈownment, noun

Other Words From

• dis·ownment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disown¹

First recorded in 1610–20; dis- ¹ + own

Example Sentences

She has previously spoken about her parents attempting to force her to marry when she was a teenager, her escape, and being disowned as a result.

From BBC

“We have had family members who have disowned each other because they are on the other side,” says Kathy.

From BBC

Its operation was haphazard at times ahead of the general election, with candidates disowned over their comments.

From BBC

Musk claimed she was “killed by the woke mind virus” and defended his choice to disown her.

From Salon

In 2020, the newspaper’s editorial page editor resigned after the newspaper disowned an opinion piece written by U.S.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• disavow
• discard
• disclaim
• renounce
• repudiate
• retract