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disowned

 

[ dɪsˈoʊnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

family relations

To disown someone means to refuse to acknowledge or maintain a relationship with them, typically done by a family member. This action often stems from strong disagreements or a desire to distance oneself from an individual's behavior or beliefs. Disowning can lead to emotional estrangement and can have significant psychological effects on both the person disowned and the one doing the disowning. It is often a last resort taken after attempts at reconciliation have failed.

Synonyms

abandon, disavow, reject, repudiate

Examples of usage

  • She disowned her son after he made a controversial statement.
  • The family chose to disown him due to his criminal actions.
  • He was disowned by his parents for his choice of lifestyle.

Translations

Translations of the word "disowned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deserdado

🇮🇳 अस्वीकृत

🇩🇪 ausgeschlagen

🇮🇩 dikhianati

🇺🇦 відмовлений

🇵🇱 odrzucony

🇯🇵 勘当された

🇫🇷 déshérité

🇪🇸 desheredado

🇹🇷 miras hakkından mahrum bırakılmış

🇰🇷 단절된

🇸🇦 محروم

🇨🇿 vyděděný

🇸🇰 vydedený

🇨🇳 被剥夺继承权的

🇸🇮 razvržen

🇮🇸 afskiptur

🇰🇿 жерді қалдырылған

🇬🇪 მიტოვებული

🇦🇿 mirasa layiq görülməyən

🇲🇽 desheredado

Word origin

The term 'disown' derives from the Old English prefix 'dis-', indicating negation or removal, combined with the word 'own', which has roots in the Proto-Germanic word '*ainaz', meaning 'one's own'. The notion of disowning is deeply connected to the concept of ownership and familial ties, reflecting a decisive severing of such bonds. Historically, the act of disowning someone has been documented in various cultures, often linked to questions of honor, loyalty, and moral standing. It captures the complexity of human relationships and the often painful decisions involved in familial and social dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,392, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.