DISOWNS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

disowns

verb

present tense third-person singular of disown

as in denies

to declare not to be true he steadfastly disowned that he was having an affair

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as in refuses

to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility the dictatorial father angrily disowned his rebellious son

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Islamabad has repeatedly accused Afghanistan's Taliban government of providing sanctuary to TTP militants, an allegation Kabul denies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Rights groups have, however, accused the country of sportswashing to cover up its reputation for silencing critics, including accusations of killings and disappearances, allegations the government denies.

— Damian Zane, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of denies

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But in his Senate bid, Jackson now openly rejects corporate PAC money.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Related Stories To uncover the truth, Emma has no choice but to return to the Breton island of Kerlann, where tragedy struck and where everyone rejects her — including her son, who sees her as his father’s murderer.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of rejects

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The Mad King, however, refutes the legitimacy of any kind of prophecy, even going so far to reject the notion of destiny.

— Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Speaking with the Courant, Moscowitz refutes that there was ever a formal meeting involving him or his investigators and Isa Abdus-Sabur.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

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