Definition of Disown

to refuse to acknowledge any connection with something

Examples of Disown in a sentence

When his daughter ran off to get married, the angry father decided to disown her and never spoke to her again.  🔊

The young man chose to disown his family and changed his last name in an effort to start a new life without them.  🔊

Farrah’s father has threatened to disown her, cutting off all connections if she does not go through with the marriage he has arranged.  🔊

Most in the party jumped ship, realizing they had to disown their failing candidate if they wanted to have a shot at the election.  🔊

The wealthy grandfather decided to disown his grandson and take him out of his will after he stole some things from his home.  🔊

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