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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
Transitive: to disown a family member
02
to reject or deny any association or relationship with someone or something
Transitive: to disown an association or stance
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disowning
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disownment
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disownment
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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.
The politician disowned her previous statements when they caused public outrage.
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