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to disown
01
to refuse to acknowledge or deny any connection or identification with someone, typically resulting in the termination of familial or personal ties
02
prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
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.
The decision to disown a relative is often fueled by a breakdown in trust or values.
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