Disownment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)dis-ˈōn/ dis·own

Meaning & Definition of Disownment

Disownment (verb)

  1. to refuse to acknowledge as one's own
  2. to repudiate any connection or identification with
  3. to deny the validity or authority of

Disownment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in denial, disavowal

    similar: denial, disaffirmance, disavowal, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction, bait and switch, switcheroo, reconsideration, retreat, second thought, about-face, about-turn (British), flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, U-turn, volte-face, hesitation, indecision, irresolution, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling

Related Entry: Disown (verb)

Disown is a different word from Disownment. The synonyms below are for disown, not for disownment.

  1. to declare not to be true

    "he steadfastly disowned that he was having an affair"

    similar: contradict, deny, disaffirm, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, gainsay, negate, negative, refute, reject, repudiate
    related: traverse, challenge, confute, disprove, rebut, disagree (with), dispute
    opposite: acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own
    near: accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, affirm, announce, assert, aver, claim, declare, maintain, profess, submit, authenticate, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verify

  2. to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility

    "the dictatorial father angrily disowned his rebellious son"

    similar: deny, disavow, disclaim, repudiate, wash one's hands of
    related: contradict, disallow, gainsay, negate, negative, refuse, reject, challenge, confute, criticize, disprove, rebut, refute, dispute, question, abdicate, abjure, recant, renounce, retract
    opposite: acknowledge, avow, claim, own, recognize
    near: accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, admit, concede, confess, grant, affirm, announce, assert, aver, declare, maintain, profess, submit, authenticate, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disownment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disownment:

British: about-turn
denial, disaffirmance, disavowal, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction, bait and switch, switcheroo, reconsideration, retreat, second thought, about-face, flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, U-turn, volte-face, hesitation, indecision, irresolution, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling

Word Forms of Disownment

Inflections: disowned, disowning, disowns

Derived words: disownment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disownment

First known use: 1630

Frequently Asked Questions about Disownment

What does "Disownment" mean?

"Disownment" means to refuse to acknowledge as one's own. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to refuse to acknowledge as one's own.

What is another word for "Disownment"?

Other words for "Disownment" include denial, disaffirmance, disavowal, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction and bait and switch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disownment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disownment"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disownment". Common alternatives include denial, disaffirmance, disavowal, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction, bait and switch, switcheroo and reconsideration.

Is "Disownment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disownment" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disownment"?

"Disownment" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈōn/ and divided into syllables as dis·own.

What is the origin of the word "Disownment"?

First known use: 1630.

What is another word for "Disownment" meaning "as in denial, disavowal"?

When "Disownment" (noun) means as in denial, disavowal, synonyms include denial, disaffirmance, disavowal, recantation, renunciation and repudiation.

What are the forms of "Disownment"?

The word forms of "Disownment" include disowned, disowning and disowns.