Disownments — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)dis-ˈōn/ dis·own

Meaning & Definition of Disownments

Disownments (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

Disownments (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in denials, disavowals

    similar: denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, recantations, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos, reconsiderations, retreats, second thoughts, about-faces, about-turns (British), flip-flops, reversals, turnabouts, turnarounds, U-turns, volte-faces, hesitations, indecisions, irresolutions, vacillations, wobblings

Related Entry: Disown (verb)

Disown is a different word from Disownments. The synonyms below are for disown, not for disownments.

  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 Disownments

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disownments:

British: about-turns
denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, recantations, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos, reconsiderations, retreats, second thoughts, about-faces, flip-flops, reversals, turnabouts, turnarounds, U-turns, volte-faces, hesitations, indecisions, irresolutions, vacillations, wobblings

Word Forms of Disownments

Inflections: disowned, disowning, disowns

Derived words: disownment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disownments

First known use: 1630

Frequently Asked Questions about Disownments

What does "Disownments" mean?

"Disownments" 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 "Disownments"?

Other words for "Disownments" include denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, recantations, renunciations, repudiations, retractions and bait and switches. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disownments" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disownments"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disownments". Common alternatives include denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, recantations, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos and reconsiderations.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Disownments"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Disownments"?

First known use: 1630.

What is another word for "Disownments" meaning "as in denials, disavowals"?

When "Disownments" (noun) means as in denials, disavowals, synonyms include denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, recantations, renunciations and repudiations.

What are the forms of "Disownments"?

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