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disown
verb dis·own \(ˌ)dis-ˈōn\
: to say or decide that you will no longer be connected with, associated with, or responsible for (someone or something)
Full Definition of DISOWN
transitive verb
1
: to refuse to acknowledge as one's own
2
a : to repudiate any connection or identification with b : to deny the validity or authority of
— dis·own·ment \-mənt\ noun
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First Known Use of DISOWN
1630
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DISOWNMENT Defined for Kids
disown
verb dis·own \dis-ˈōn\
dis·owneddis·own·ing
Definition of DISOWN for Kids
: to refuse to accept any longer a relationship with or connection to <… they disowned my mother when she got married … — Judy Blume, Are You There God?>
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