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to renounce
01
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
02
to reject or disown something previously accepted or claimed, often in a formal or public manner
03
turn away from; give up
04
to resign from power or duties
Example
The philosophy of asceticism encourages renouncing worldly pleasures.
The oppressed nation chose to rise, renouncing colonial rule and striving for self-determination.
Some religions promise rewards in the afterlife for those who meet martyrdom rather than renounce their faith.
The monk led an ascetic life, dedicating himself to prayer and renouncing worldly pleasures.
Early Christians faced brutal martyrdom under Roman persecution for refusing to renounce Christ.
