renunciation

14 synonyms and 4 antonyms for renunciation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A formal declaration that you are giving up a right, title, claim or citizenship.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

surrender waiver rejection

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

relinquishment abdication defection forswearing forgoing repudiation apostasy renouncement abstinence self-denial abnegation

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A formal declaration that you are giving up a right, title, claim or citizenship.

“Renunciation of US citizenship must be done in person before a consular officer.”

relinquishment surrender abdication waiver defection forswearing forgoing repudiation apostasy renouncement

Opposites

claim assertion

2. noun

The act of deliberately giving up a pleasure, possession or belief, often for moral or religious reasons.

“The monastic life begins with the renunciation of property.”

abstinence self-denial rejection abnegation

Opposites

indulgence embrace

How to use renunciation

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

renunciation of violence renunciation of citizenship act of renunciation

Formal; legal and religious contexts.

Etymology

From Latin renuntiare "to report back, protest against, disclaim", from re- "back" and nuntiare "to announce".

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between renunciation and relinquishment of citizenship?

Renunciation is the active, formal step of swearing an oath to give up citizenship, usually at an embassy and usually with a fee. Relinquishment means citizenship is lost as a consequence of another act, such as taking a foreign nationality with the intention of abandoning the old one.

Is renunciation the same as denunciation?

No, and they are easily confused. Renunciation is giving something up; denunciation is publicly condemning someone or something.

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