renounce (Meaning)
renounce (v)
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
turn away from; give up
cast off
renounce (v. t.)
To declare against; to reject or decline formally; to refuse to own or acknowledge as belonging to one; to disclaim; as, to renounce a title to land or to a throne.
To cast off or reject deliberately; to disown; to dismiss; to forswear.
To disclaim having a card of (the suit led) by playing a card of another suit.
renounce (v. i.)
To make renunciation.
To decline formally, as an executor or a person entitled to letters of administration, to take out probate or letters.
renounce (n.)
Act of renouncing.
Synonyms & Antonyms of renounce
renounce Sentence Examples
- The politician renounced his former allegiance to the opposing party.
- The cult member renounced all worldly possessions to join the monastic order.
- The convicted criminal renounced his involvement in organized crime.
- The government renounced its claim to the disputed territory.
- The athlete renounced his doping past to compete fairly once again.
- The scientist renounced his controversial theory in the face of overwhelming evidence.
- The actress renounced her Hollywood lifestyle to seek a quieter life.
- The billionaire philanthropist renounced his fortune to support charitable causes.
- The religious convert renounced his old beliefs and embraced a new faith.
- The rebel leader renounced violence and called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
FAQs About the word renounce
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations, leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily, turn away from; give up, cast offT
resign, abdicate,relinquish, waive, surrender, deny,cede, give up, disown, disavow
claim, appropriate, assume, claim, appropriate, assume, arrogate, protect, secure, defend
The politician renounced his former allegiance to the opposing party.
The cult member renounced all worldly possessions to join the monastic order.
The convicted criminal renounced his involvement in organized crime.
The government renounced its claim to the disputed territory.
