renounce

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renounce

(verb)

Meaning

to give up a claim or right

Example

"The leader decided to renounce his title in favor of democracy."

Synonyms

rejectdisownabandon

Antonyms

embraceacceptretain

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'renuntiare', meaning to announce back.
Related word forms
  • verb: renounced
  • noun: renunciation

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