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renounce

/rɪ'naʊns/

Synonyms of renounce Antonyms of renounce Examples of renounce Usage of renounce Parts of renounce Definition that contains renounce Words sounding like renounce Explanation of renounce

verb
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
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abdicate

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resign vacate give up
verb
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
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give up resign vacate

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leave office step down resign quit
verb
cast off
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"She renounced her husband"

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disown repudiate

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reject
verb
turn away from; give up
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foreswear quit relinquish

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abandon give up

Examples of renounce

"She renounced her husband"