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disown

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Verb — To refuse to acknowledge someone, especially a family member, as belonging to you anymore.

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Etymology

From dis- + own, literally meaning "to stop claiming as one's own."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “disown” mean?

The word “disown” means to refuse to acknowledge someone, especially a family member, as belonging to you anymore. In plain terms, to cut ties with someone or something and refuse to claim them as yours anymore.

How do you pronounce “disown”?

“Disown” is pronounced dihs-OHN (/dɪsˈoʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “disown” in a sentence?

Here is “disown” used in a sentence: “His parents threatened to disown him if he dropped out of school.”

What part of speech is “disown”?

“Disown” is a verb.

How many meanings does “disown” have?

“Disown” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to refuse to acknowledge someone, especially a family member, as belonging to you anymore.

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