Synonyms of renounces

renounces

verb

present tense third-person singular of renounce

1

as in relinquishes

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

in wake of the corruption scandal, the congressman was forced to renounce his seat in the House

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquishes
• resigns
• abdicates
• cedes
• denies
• surrenders
• waives
• disavows
• steps down (from)
• abjures
• abandons
• disclaims
• disowns
• vacates
• forsakes
• abnegates
• steps aside (from)
• yields
• demits
• gives up
• deserts
• hands over
• quits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assumes
• claims
• appropriates
• seizes
• protects
• confiscates
• arrogates
• defends
• usurps
• secures
• takes over
• wrests
• safeguards
• guards

2

as in withdraws

to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)

after another failed romance he vowed that he was renouncing the world and becoming a monk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdraws
• retracts
• denies
• repeals
• contradicts
• abandons
• relinquishes
• refutes
• abjures
• repudiates
• recants
• reneges
• forswears
• takes back
• disavows
• spurns
• forsakes
• disclaims
• disowns
• recalls
• negates
• abnegates
• unsays
• surrenders
• revokes
• disproves
• controverts
• rebuts
• disagrees (with)
• disputes
• backtracks
• disallows
• gainsays
• backs off
• gives up
• backs down
• negatives
• bolts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declares
• claims
• asserts
• contends
• maintains
• acknowledges
• admits
• states
• affirms
• proclaims
• adheres (to)
• professes
• supports
• confirms
• endorses
• defends
• accepts
• adopts
• embraces
• avows
• vows
• vouches
• backs
• upholds
• espouses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of renounces

Following the advice of the sage Vasishtha, Rama formally renounces Lakshmana, an act regarded as equivalent to death for a righteous person. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

The possibility of revising Article 9 of Japan’s constitution, which renounces war and prohibits a traditional standing army, is no longer taboo in Tokyo. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 May 2026

Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026

Its constitution renounces the right to wage war as a means of settling such disputes. — Npr Staff, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026

She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025