DISOWNS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

disowns

verb

present tense third-person singular of disown

as in denies

to declare not to be true he steadfastly disowned that he was having an affair

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as in refuses

to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility the dictatorial father angrily disowned his rebellious son

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The Compton native and former Pro Bowl player, married to ex-‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast member Annemarie Wiley, denies any physical altercation.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
But that’s not the case for a worker who sues an insurer that denies coverage for their health condition.

— Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of denies

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Despite the seriocomic set-up, as Vibeke gets more unstable, Mengel refuses to play her irrationality for laughs, instead taking the more difficult route of earnestness.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026
Out of loyalty to her father, Rhaenyra refuses, eventually deciding to send him north to the Wall.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of refuses

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Previous controversy While the Missouri Young Republicans group rejects the core of the allegations, the lawsuit isn’t the first time a young Republican organization has courted controversy.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Over the decades of Catcher’s fame, the novel has gained a reputation as the tale of a teenager who rejects nearly everything.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Definition of rejects

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This research refutes arguments by figures like Stephen Miller, who advocate for reduced immigration.

— Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Four fisher people from Indonesia’s Pari Island filed a legal complaint in 2023 against the Swiss construction company Holcim, which refutes their assertion that its climate change-causing emissions threaten their homes and livelihoods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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