Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
renounce
verb
/rɪˈnaʊns/
Definition
To formally declare one’s abandonment of a claim, right, or possession.
Examples
- She decided to renounce her title and live a simple life.
- He renounced his former beliefs after his experiences abroad.
- Many people chose to renounce their citizenship in protest.
Meaning
To give up or reject something, especially a belief, claim, or way of acting.
Synonyms
- abandon
- reject
- forsake
- disavow
- repudiate
