disinherit

[US]/dɪsɪn'herɪt/
[UK]/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. deprive of inheritance, deprive of privilege.

Example Sentences

He decided to disinherit his son after a heated argument.

The wealthy businessman threatened to disinherit his daughter if she married against his wishes.

She feared that her parents would disinherit her if they found out about her secret marriage.

The old king was known to disinherit any family member who went against the royal traditions.

In his will, he made sure to disinherit his estranged brother.

The uncle threatened to disinherit his nephew if he didn't change his reckless ways.

She was shocked to learn that her grandmother had decided to disinherit her in favor of a distant relative.

The family feud led the patriarch to disinherit his own children.

The artist's controversial statements prompted his patrons to threaten to disinherit him.

The will clearly stated the consequences of any attempt to disinherit the designated heir.

Real-world Examples

Tartuffe also convinces Orgon to disinherit and banish his son, Damis.

Source: Crash Course in Drama

When he married my mother, Miss Jane Reed of Gateshead, the Reed family were so angry that they disinherited her.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

We invited you here to celebrate our engagement. Now I'm divorced and Ian's disinherited?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

She threatened to disinherit Kenny, - Raoul had grown accustomed to a certain lifestyle...- Wait. Wait!

Source: Sherlock Original Soundtrack (Season 1)

Should she do this you would not disinherit her, I presume?

Source: Eugénie Grandet

They tried to disinherit him on the grounds of his heresy.

Source: Sophie's World (Original Version)

The verb we would use here would be " to disinherit" someone.

Source: 2006 English Cafe

" You don't like that word 'disinherited, '" he added in a moment.

Source: Washington Square

" How long before his death was the will made that disinherited you" ?

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 2)

You'd probably be disinherited for revolutionary sympathies.

Source: Red White & Royal Blue

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