Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disownment

noun

/dɪsˈoʊnmənt/

Definition

The act of refusing to acknowledge or maintain a relationship with someone, typically a family member, often resulting in severing ties or denying kinship.

Examples

After years of conflict, she faced disownment by her parents when she chose to pursue a different career.
Disownment can be a painful experience for both the individual and the family involved.

Meaning

Disownment refers to the formal rejection or abandonment of a person, usually by a parent or family member, as a way to express disapproval or to distance oneself from that person’s actions or lifestyle.