disown

/daɪˈsaʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

to reject or deny a person as one’s own, especially because of their behavior or actions

“The father disowned his son after he was caught stealing.”

2. verb

to relinquish or give up one’s claim or rights to something

“The company disowned the product after a series of complaints.”

3. noun

the act of disowning or rejecting someone or something

“The disowning of the son by his father had a profound impact on the family.”

Synonyms

  • abandon
  • reject
  • repudiate

Antonyms

  • accept
  • acknowledge