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DISOWNING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Disowning.

Disowning - as a noun

Refusal to acknowledge as one's own

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disownment

Disowning - as a verb

To refuse to own, or to refuse to acknowledge one’s own.

Example: "Lord capulet and his wife threatened to disown their daughter juliet if she didn’t go through with marrying count paris."

To repudiate any connection to; to renounce.

To detach (a job or process) so that it can continue to run even when the user who launched it ends his/her login session.

Example Sentences

"His disowning of his family caused a lot of controversy."
"The disowning of her favorite possession broke her heart."
"The disowning of his actions led to his resignation."
"Their disowning of the rebellious member was swift."
"Her disowning of her past mistakes showed growth."
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Word Game Points

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

DISOWNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISOWNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disowning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISOWNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DISOWNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disowning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISOWNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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