Definitions for: Disown


[v] prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting



Webster (1913) Definition: Dis*own", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disowned; p. pr. & vb.
n. Disowning.]
1. To refuse to own or acknowledge as belonging to one's
self; to disavow or deny, as connected with one's self
personally; as, a parent can hardly disown his child; an
author will sometimes disown his writings.

2. To refuse to acknowledge or allow; to deny.

Then they, who brother's better claim disown, Expel
their parents, and usurp the throne. --Dryden.

Syn: To disavow; disclaim; deny; abnegate; renounce;
disallow.

Synonyms: disinherit

Antonyms: bequeath, leave, will

See Also: deprive

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