renouncing

[riˈnaʊnsɪŋ]

renouncing Definition

• 1. formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession)
• 2. refuse to recognize or abide by any longer

Using renouncing: Examples

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

• Example

  He renounced his claim to the throne.

• Example

  She renounced her citizenship and moved to a different country.

• Example

  The company renounced its controversial policy after public backlash.

• Example

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

renouncing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for renouncing

• relinquish
• abandon
• yield
• surrender
• give up

Antonyms for renouncing

• claim
• assert
• maintain

Phrases with renouncing

• renounce the world

  to give up material possessions and worldly desires in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment

  Example

  He decided to renounce the world and become a hermit.

• renounce violence

  to formally declare a rejection of violent methods or actions

  Example

  The group issued a statement renouncing violence and calling for peaceful protests.

• renounce Satan

  to formally reject the devil and all evil

  Example

  As part of the baptism ceremony, the candidate must renounce Satan and all his works.

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Summary: renouncing in Brief

'Renouncing' [riˈnaʊnsɪŋ] is a formal declaration of abandoning a claim, right, or possession. It can also mean refusing to recognize or abide by something any longer. Examples include renouncing citizenship, renouncing violence, and renouncing Satan. Synonyms include 'relinquish,' 'abandon,' and 'give up.'