unfather

/ˈʌnfɑːðər/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive (someone) of their status as a father

“The court’s ruling unfathered the man, meaning he was no longer considered the child’s father.”

2. noun

a person whose parental rights have been terminated

“The social services department worked with the unfather to help him adjust to his new role.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • disown
  • repudiate

Antonyms

  • acknowledge
  • father