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DISOWN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Disown.

Disown - as a verb

Prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disinherit

Cast off

Example: "She renounced her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
renouncerepudiate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reject
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She decided to disown her parents after a heated argument."
"The wealthy family threatened to disown their prodigal son if he didn't change his ways."
"He made the difficult decision to disown his brother after years of betrayal."
"The politician tried to disown his controversial statements, claiming they were taken out of context."
"The kingdom's ruler had the power to disown any member of the royal family."
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Word Game Points

Is DISOWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disown is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISOWN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DISOWN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disown is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISOWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DISOWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disown is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISOWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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