disownment

[US]/[dɪˈsəʊnmənt]/
[UK]/[dɪˈsoʊnmənt]/

Translation

n.the act of disowning someone; rejection; the state of being disowned; a formal renunciation of rights or claims

Phrases & Collocations

disownment proceedings

formal disownment

disownment case

risk of disownment

avoid disownment

disownment letter

after disownment

disownment decision

facing disownment

legal disownment

Example Sentences

the son faced the painful reality of his father's disownment after the scandal.

her disownment from the family was a direct result of her rebellious behavior.

he feared the possibility of disownment by his strict and traditional parents.

the legal proceedings regarding the disownment were lengthy and emotionally draining.

despite the disownment, she vowed to make a success of her own life.

the weight of his disownment left him feeling isolated and alone.

she sought counseling to cope with the trauma of her disownment.

the family's public disownment of their son caused a media frenzy.

he expressed regret over the events that led to his disownment.

the disownment was a harsh punishment for his repeated offenses.

she worried about the long-term effects of disownment on her brother.

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