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to disown
01
renier, désavouer
to refuse to acknowledge or deny any connection or identification with someone, typically resulting in the termination of familial or personal ties
Transitive: to disown a family member
Example
Some families may disown members who marry against cultural or social expectations.
The father decided to disown his son after a long-standing disagreement.
Disowning a family member can be a painful and irreversible decision.
02
désavouer, renier
to reject or deny any association or relationship with someone or something
Transitive: to disown an association or stance
Example
The politician disowned her previous statements when they caused public outrage.
The artist disowned his earlier works, feeling they no longer represented him.
She disowned the nickname her friends gave her, preferring her real name.
Exemple
Some families may disown members who marry against cultural or social expectations.
The father decided to disown his son after a long-standing disagreement.
Disowning a family member can be a painful and irreversible decision.
The decision to disown a relative is often fueled by a breakdown in trust or values.
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