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disown

[dɪsˈəʊn]

disown Definition

refuse to acknowledge or maintain any connection with someone.

Using disown: Examples

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

  • Example

    He disowned his son after he was convicted of a crime.

  • Example

    The company disowned the faulty product and issued a recall.

  • Example

    She felt disowned by her family when they found out about her decision.

  • Example

    The politician disowned his previous statements on the issue.

disown Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for disown

Phrases with disown

  • to reject or deny one's own identity, beliefs, or actions

    Example

    He disowned himself from the extremist group he used to belong to.

  • to refuse to accept or take responsibility for something

    Example

    The CEO disowned responsibility for the company's financial losses.

  • disown one's words

    to retract or deny something that one has said

    Example

    The actor disowned his controversial comments in a public apology.

Origins of disown

from Old English 'āgnian', meaning 'to own'

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Summary: disown in Brief

'Disown' [dɪsˈəʊn] is a verb that means to reject or refuse to acknowledge any connection with someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as disowning a family member or disowning responsibility for a mistake. Examples include 'He disowned his son after he was convicted of a crime' and 'The company disowned the faulty product and issued a recall.' Synonyms include 'renounce' and 'reject,' while antonyms include 'acknowledge' and 'accept.'