disown

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Verb disown has 1 sense

disinherit, disown - prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
--₁ is one way to deprive

Derived forms: noun disownment₁, noun disowning₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

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Disown

Definition:

verb (transitive)

Refuse to acknowledge or accept any longer; deny any connection or responsibility towards.
Reject or renounce one's ownership or relationship with something or someone.

Examples:

Sentence 1: After his scandalous actions became public, the company decided to disown him.

Sentence 2: She had no choice but to disown her reckless brother after he stole from their parents.

Sentence 3: The monarch decided to disown his eldest son due to his rebellious behavior.

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