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renounced

UK
/rɪˈnaʊnst/
US
/rɪˈnaʊnst/

Translations

renouncedpast participle
Used as an adjective meaning 'given up, rejected, or disowned'.
The treaty restored several previously renounced rights.
Le traité a rétabli plusieurs droits auparavant renoncés.
Additional translations
désavouéS’emploie surtout pour une personne, une idée ou une position officiellement rejetée ou abandonnée.
renounceverb

renounced

Past Simple

renounced
Past Simple
renounced
Past Participle
renouncing
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈnaʊns/
US
/rɪˈnaʊns/
renoncerSe construit généralement avec « à » ; s’emploie pour abandonner officiellement un droit, une prétention, une allégeance ou une fonction.
He decided to renounce his claim to the inheritance.
Il a décidé de renoncer à sa prétention sur l’héritage.
Additional translations
abdiquerS’emploie surtout pour un souverain qui renonce au trône.
abandonnerTraduction possible dans un registre plus général, notamment pour une prétention, un droit ou une position.
Synonyms
give up
reject
disavow
forsake
abandon
relinquish
resign
waive
Antonyms
accept
retain
embrace

Definitions

renouncedpast participle
That has been formally given up, rejected, or disowned.
The treaty restored several previously renounced rights.
renounceverb
To formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
He decided to renounce his claim to the inheritance.
To refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further.
She renounced her allegiance to the organization after the scandal.
To give up or resign something, especially by formal announcement.
The king renounced the throne in favor of his son.
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