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disowning

UK
/dɪsˈəʊnɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈoʊnɪŋ/

Translations

disowningnoun
disownings
pl
The disowning of his responsibilities led to chaos.
Отказ от его обязанностей привел к хаосу.
His disowning of the family was a shock to everyone.
Его отречение от семьи было шоком для всех.
Synonyms
forsaking
rejection
disavowal
abandonment
renunciation
disowninggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪsˈəʊnɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈoʊnɪŋ/
Synonyms
forsaking
shunning
disinheriting
excommunicating
reneging
renouncing
repudiating
disavowing
rejecting
abandoning
disownverb

disowning

Gerund

disowned
Past Simple
disowned
Past Participle
disowning
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈəʊn/
US
/dɪsˈoʊn/
He decided to disown his family after the argument.
Он решил отрекаться от своей семьи после ссоры.
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.
Synonyms
abandon
shun
cast off
disavow
repudiate
reject
renounce
forsake
Antonyms
accept
acknowledge
own

Definitions

disowningnoun
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.
disowninggerund / present participle
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.
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.
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