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Synonyms & Similar Words
abandoning
relinquishing
surrendering
forsaking
abandoning
rejecting
spurning
disavowing
repudiating
reneging
deserting
jettisoning
scrapping
ditching
quitting
leaving
vacating
evacuating
withdrawing
seceding
recanting
apostatizing
disowning
disclaiming
abdicating
resigning
conceding
yielding
capitulating
giving up
laying down
Meaning of Renouncing
The primary meaning of "Renouncing" is to formally declare that one no longer wishes to have a particular role, status, or right.
Definitions
- To formally declare that one no longer wishes to have a particular role, status, or right
- * To give up or abandon something, such as a claim or a habit
- * To reject or disown something, such as a belief or a person
Etymology of Renouncing
The word "Renouncing" comes from the Old French "renoncer", which is derived from the Latin "renuntiare", meaning "to announce or declare again"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of giving up a claim, right, or privilege, often in a formal or public manner
Example Uses
- The king renounced his throne in favor of his son
- * She renounced her citizenship to avoid paying taxes
- * He renounced his membership in the club after a dispute with the other members
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
affirming
claiming
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maintaining
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defending
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acknowledging
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