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Meaning of disowned
The primary meaning of the word "disowned" is to refuse to acknowledge or accept someone or something as one's own.
Etymology of disowned
The word "disowned" originated in the 15th century from the Old English words "dis" meaning "opposite of" and "own" meaning "to possess" or "to acknowledge"
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of refusing to acknowledge or accept someone as a family member or heir, often due to shame, disgrace, or disapproval
Synonyms
rejected
abandoned
forsaken
renounced
repudiated
denied
refused
spurned
castoff
cast out
ostracized
exiled
banished
expelled
ejected
ousted
outcast
shunned
ignored
dismissed
disavowed
unacknowledged
unclaimed
unprotected
unsupported
deserted
jilted
dumped
dropped
severed
cut off
alienated
estranged
disaffiliated
disassociated
detached
Definitions
- To refuse to acknowledge or accept someone as a member of one's family or group
- To refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for something
- To reject or renounce a belief, idea, or principle
Usage Examples
- The family disowned their son after he was involved in a scandal
- The company disowned the product after it was found to be defective
- She disowned her past beliefs and adopted a new philosophy
Antonyms
accepted
acknowledged
approved
embraced
endorsed
sanctioned
authorized
confirmed
recognized
validated
supported
protected
defended
upheld
maintained
retained
claimed
owned
admitted
confessed
avowed
affirmed
declared
proclaimed
announced
asserted