DISOWN Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
disown.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word disown. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word disown. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISOWN
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disavow | verbv | |||||||
verb • refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with | ||||||||
disclaim | verbv | |||||||
verb • renounce a legal claim or title to • make a disclaimer about | ||||||||
disinherit | verbv | |||||||
verb • prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting | ||||||||
renounce | verbv | |||||||
verb • give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations • leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily • turn away from; give up • cast off | ||||||||
repudiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cast off • refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid • refuse to recognize or pay • reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust |