Disowned Meaning in English

word · lemma: disown

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Definition

To refuse to accept someone as part of your family or to reject responsibility for someone, often officially and very seriously.

Usage & Nuances

This word is formal and serious, used mainly when a family member cuts ties due to strong disagreement or shame. It often appears with 'disowned by' or 'disowned his/her/their...' and is strongly emotional. Not used for minor disputes.

• Spanish: repudió - desheredó
• Portuguese (BR): renegou - deserdou
• Portuguese (PT): renegou - deserdou
• Chinese (Simplified): 断绝关系 - 否认
• Chinese (Traditional): 斷絕關係 - 否認
• Hindi: त्याग दिया - विरासत से बाहर कर दिया
• Arabic: تَبَرَّأَ من - حرم من الميراث
• Bengali: ত্যাগ করা - অস্বীকার করা
• Russian: отрёкся - отреклись - отказался (от родственника)
• Japanese: 勘当する - 勘当された
• Vietnamese: từ mặt - chối bỏ
• Korean: 호적에서 제외하다 - 의절하다
• Turkish: evlatlıktan reddetmek - mirasından men etmek
• Urdu: عاق کرنا - لاتعلق کرنا
• Indonesian: menyangkal - membuang (keluarga)

Example Sentences

After coming out, he was sadly disowned and had to start a new life.

natural

He was disowned by his parents after the argument.

basic

The king disowned his rebellious son.

basic

She felt lost after being disowned by her family.

basic

Rumors spread that the actress was disowned after a scandal.

natural

He jokingly says his friends have disowned him for liking pineapple on pizza.

natural