Disown

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈəʊn/
• Rhymes: -əʊn

Origin

- + own

Full definition of disown

Verb

1. To refuse to own or to refuse to acknowledge one’s own.Lord Capulet and his wife threatened to disown their daughter Juliet if she didn't go through with marrying Count Paris.

Usage notes

Particularly used of parents regarding their children, and stronger than the similar estrange, which can also be used of children regarding their parents, or of siblings.

Synonyms

• disavow
• disclaim