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disowning

/dɪsˈəʊnɪŋ/

/dɪsˈoʊnɪŋ/

disowningnoun

disownings

Translations

отказ

The disowning of his responsibilities led to chaos.

Отказ от его обязанностей привел к хаосу.

отречение

His disowning of the family was a shock to everyone.

Его отречение от семьи было шоком для всех.

Definitions

The act of refusing to acknowledge or accept someone or something as one's own.

The disowning of his son was a difficult decision for the family patriarch.

Synonyms

disowninggerund / present participle

/dɪsˈəʊnɪŋ/

/dɪsˈoʊnɪŋ/

Definitions

Participating in or characterized by the act of refusing to acknowledge or accept someone or something as one’s own.

The disowning parent refused to attend the ceremony.

Synonyms

disownverb

disowning

Gerund

disowned

Past Simple

disowned

Past Participle

disowning

Gerund

/dɪsˈəʊn/

/dɪsˈoʊn/

Translations

отрекаться

He decided to disown his family after the argument.

Он решил отрекаться от своей семьи после ссоры.

отказаться

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

cast off

Antonyms