Renunciations — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ri-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən/ (noun) /ˌself-ri-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən/ (noun) re·nun·ci·a·tion

Meaning & Definition of Renunciations

Renunciations (noun)

  1. the act or practice of renouncing, repudiation; specifically, ascetic self-denial
  2. the renouncing of one's own wishes, desires, or ambitions

Renunciations (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired

    "his sudden renunciation of his smoking habit pleased his whole family"

    similar: abnegations, renouncements, repudiations, self-denials
    related: denials, refusals, relinquishments, resignations, surrenders, self-abnegations, self-renunciations
    opposite: indulgences, self-indulgences
    near: acceptances, adoptions, embracements, embraces, espousals

Related Entry: Renunciation (noun)

Renunciation is a different word from Renunciations. The synonyms below are for renunciation, not for renunciations.

  1. the act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired

    "his sudden renunciation of his smoking habit pleased his whole family"

    similar: abnegation, renouncement, repudiation, self-denial
    related: denial, refusal, relinquishment, resignation, surrender, self-abnegation, self-renunciation
    opposite: indulgence, self-indulgence
    near: acceptance, adoption, embrace, embracement, espousal

Related Entry: Self-renunciations (noun)

Self-renunciations is a different word from Renunciations. The synonyms below are for self-renunciations, not for renunciations.

  1. as in self-abnegations

    similar: self-abnegations, relinquishments, resignations, surrenders, denials, refusals, abnegations, renouncements, renunciations, repudiations, self-denials
    opposite: indulgences, self-indulgences, acceptances, adoptions, embracements, embraces, espousals

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Renunciations

The most common words with a similar meaning to Renunciations:

abnegations, renouncements, repudiations, self-denials

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Renunciations

Words with the opposite meaning of Renunciations:

indulgences, self-indulgences

Related Words for Renunciations

denials, refusals, relinquishments, resignations, surrenders, self-abnegations, self-renunciations

Near Antonyms of Renunciations

acceptances, adoptions, embracements, embraces, espousals

Word Forms of Renunciations

Inflections: self-renunciations

Derived words: renunciative (adjective), renunciatory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Renunciations

Middle English renunciacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin renuntiation-, renuntiatio, from renuntiare to renounce

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Renunciations

What does "Renunciations" mean?

"Renunciations" means the act or practice of renouncing, repudiation; specifically, ascetic self-denial. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or practice of renouncing, repudiation; specifically, ascetic self-denial.

What is another word for "Renunciations"?

Other words for "Renunciations" include abnegations, renouncements, repudiations and self-denials. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Renunciations" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Renunciations"?

There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Renunciations". Common alternatives include abnegations, renouncements, repudiations and self-denials.

What is the opposite of "Renunciations"?

Antonyms of "Renunciations" include indulgences and self-indulgences. Near antonyms include acceptances, adoptions, embracements and embraces.

How do you use "Renunciations" in a sentence?

Examples of "Renunciations" in a sentence: "his sudden renunciation of his smoking habit pleased his whole family".

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

"Renunciations" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Renunciations"?

"Renunciations" is pronounced /ri-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən/ as a noun and /ˌself-ri-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən/ as a noun and divided into syllables as re·nun·ci·a·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Renunciations"?

"Renunciations" comes from Middle English renunciacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin renuntiation-, renuntiatio, from renuntiare to renounce. First known use: 14th century.