renounce
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.re·nounce
verb \ri-ˈnau̇n(t)s\re·nouncedre·nounc·ing
Definition of RENOUNCE
transitive verb
1
: to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration <renounce his errors>
2
: to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further : repudiate <renounce the authority of the church>
intransitive verb
1
: to make a renunciation
2
: to fail to follow suit in a card game
— re·nounce·ment \-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt\ noun
— re·nounc·er noun
See Examples of RENOUNCE
- Many of his former supporters have renounced him.
- He renounced his old way of life.
Origin of RENOUNCE
Middle English, from Anglo-French renuncer, from Latin renuntiare, from re- + nuntiare to report, from nuntius messenger
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to RENOUNCE
- Synonyms
- abnegate, cede, relinquish, abdicate, resign, step aside (from), step down (from), surrender
- Antonyms
- adhere (to)
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