renunciations

noun

plural of renunciation
as in refusals
the act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired his sudden renunciation of his smoking habit pleased his whole family

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Recent Examples of renunciations Annual renunciations surged to a record high of 6,705 in 2020, with numbers remaining elevated ever since, according to immigration services company Boundless. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renunciations
  1. refusals
  2. denials
Noun
  • Shirley lingered in parking lots and asked to enter childcare centers, taking refusals as evidence that the centers weren’t actually caring for children.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The character is written to be very likable and worthy of respect, and Jodie Whittaker brings a really effective extra oomph of warmth and humor to her performance that makes her consistent refusals to accept Kate’s proposals even more striking.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of refusals
Noun
  • Some clients, however, may be confused by reports about insurance rate hikes, claims denials or underwriting hurdles.
    — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Democrats have long denied involvement in the non-incumbent Sullivan's candidacy, and both the Peltola campaign and the DSCC reiterated those denials after the Times story published.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of denials

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