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disown

/dɪsˈəʊn/

/dɪsˈoʊn/

Translations

disownverb

disowned

Past Simple

disowned

Past Participle

disowning

Gerund

/dɪsˈəʊn/

/dɪsˈoʊn/

She threatened to disown her son if he didn't change his behavior.

Она пригрозила отказаться от своего сына, если он не изменит свое поведение.

He decided to disown his family after the argument.

Он решил отрекаться от своей семьи после ссоры.

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.