disowned

[dɪsˈəʊnd]

disowned Definition

refuse to acknowledge or maintain any connection with someone.

Using disowned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disowned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After he was caught stealing, he was disowned by his family.

  • Example

    She disowned her former friend after finding out about their betrayal.

  • Example

    The company disowned the controversial statement made by their CEO.

disowned Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: disowned in Brief

'Disowned' [dɪsˈəʊnd] means to refuse to acknowledge or maintain any connection with someone. It is often used in situations where someone has done something wrong or betrayed another person, as in 'She disowned her former friend after finding out about their betrayal.' Synonyms include 'renounce,' 'reject,' and 'repudiate.'