renounce

[riˈnaʊns]

renounce Definition

• 1. formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession)
• 2. refuse to recognize or abide by any longer
• 3. declare that one will no longer engage in or support

Using renounce: Examples

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

• Example

  He renounced his claim to the throne.

• Example

  She renounced her citizenship and became a permanent resident.

• Example

  The company renounced its support for the controversial policy.

• Example

  He renounced his former way of life and became a monk.

renounce Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for renounce

• relinquish
• abandon
• resign
• disown
• give up

Antonyms for renounce

• claim
• assert
• maintain

Phrases with renounce

• renounce violence

  to formally declare that one will no longer use violent means to achieve a goal

  Example

  The group decided to renounce violence and pursue peaceful means of protest.

• renounce the world

  to give up worldly possessions and pleasures in order to live a life of spiritual contemplation

  Example

  He decided to renounce the world and become a hermit.

• renounce Satan

  to reject the devil and all his works, as part of a religious ceremony or ritual

  Example

  As part of the baptismal rite, the candidate renounces Satan and all his works.

Origins of renounce

from Old French 'renoncier', from Latin 'renuntiare', meaning 'to report back'

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Summary: renounce in Brief

To 'renounce' [riˈnaʊns] is to formally declare the abandonment of a claim, right, or possession, or to refuse to recognize or abide by something. Examples include 'He renounced his claim to the throne,' and 'The company renounced its support for the controversial policy.' Phrases like 'renounce violence' and 'renounce Satan' denote formal declarations of rejection, while idioms are not applicable.