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disown

/dɪsˈəʊn/

/dɪsˈoʊn/

Translations

disownverb

disowned

Past Simple

disowned

Past Participle

disowning

Gerund

/dɪsˈəʊn/

/dɪsˈoʊn/

renierSurtout pour un lien familial ou personnel, avec l'idée de rompre ou de rejeter.

He was disowned by his family after he decided to pursue a career they did not approve of.

Il a été renié par sa famille après avoir décidé de poursuivre une carrière qu'elle n'approuvait pas.

désavouerAu sens de rejeter publiquement un lien, une responsabilité ou une origine.

After the scandal, the company decided to disown the controversial advertisement.

Après le scandale, l'entreprise a décidé de désavouer la publicité controversée.

Synonyms

cast off

Antonyms

disownverb

To refuse to acknowledge or maintain any connection with something or someone.

After the scandal, the company decided to disown the controversial advertisement.

To formally reject or renounce a relationship, often with a family member.

He was disowned by his family after he decided to pursue a career they did not approve of.