disowns

[US]/dɪsˈəʊnz/
[UK]/dɪsˈoʊnz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.refuses to acknowledge or maintain a relationship with; denies any association with; severs ties with

Phrases & Collocations

disowns his family

disowns her child

disowns their past

disowns the decision

disowns his actions

disowns the company

disowns her identity

disowns their beliefs

disowns the relationship

disowns his reputation

Example Sentences

he disowns his past mistakes to move forward.

she disowns her family after the scandal.

the company disowns any responsibility for the faulty product.

he disowns his former friends who betrayed him.

after the argument, she disowns her previous beliefs.

the politician disowns the controversial statement made during the interview.

he disowns his role in the project after the failure.

she disowns her actions, claiming they were out of character.

the artist disowns the artwork that was misinterpreted.

he disowns his heritage, wanting to start anew.

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