Renouncing Meaning in English
word · lemma: renounce
ɹɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ
ri-NOWN-sing
ɹɪnˈaʊnsɪŋ
rin-OWN-sing
Definition
Formally or publicly declaring that you will no longer keep or support something, such as a belief, claim, or right.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or legal contexts, often with 'renouncing citizenship', 'renouncing a claim', or 'renouncing violence'. Implies a clear, public rejection. Not used for casual things like renouncing a meal.
Spanish: renunciar a - abandonarPortuguese (BR): renunciar a - abdicarPortuguese (PT): renunciar a - abdicarChinese (Simplified): 放弃 - 宣布不再（做某事）Chinese (Traditional): 放棄 - 宣佈不再（做某事）Hindi: त्यागना - छोड़नाArabic: التنازل عن - التخلي عنBengali: ত্যাগ করা - পরিত্যাগ করাRussian: отказываться - отрекатьсяJapanese: 放棄するVietnamese: từ bỏKorean: 포기하다 - 단념하다Turkish: vazgeçmek - feragat etmekUrdu: ترک کرنا - دستبردار ہوناIndonesian: meninggalkan - melepaskan
Example Sentences
She is renouncing her citizenship to move abroad.
basic
He is renouncing his claim to the property.
basic
They are renouncing violence as a way to solve problems.
basic
After much thought, he's finally renouncing his old beliefs.
natural
By renouncing their privileges, the leaders hoped to gain trust from the people.
natural
There’s nothing wrong with renouncing something that no longer serves you.
natural