Renounces Meaning in English

word · lemma: renounce

US

ɹɪˈnaʊnsɪz

ri-NOWN-siz

UK

ɹɪnˈaʊnsɪz

ri-NOWN-siz

Definition

To formally give up or reject a right, title, belief, or claim, often in a public or official way.

Usage & Nuances

'Renounce' is formal and usually refers to rights, claims, citizenship, or beliefs. It implies an official or strongly stated rejection. Not for general quitting—use 'give up' or 'quit' for everyday actions. Common with 'renounce citizenship', 'renounce violence', 'renounce a claim'.

• Spanish: renuncia a - abdica de
• Portuguese (BR): renuncia a - abdica de
• Portuguese (PT): renuncia a - abdica de
• Chinese (Simplified): 放弃 (权利/信仰) - 声明离弃
• Chinese (Traditional): 放棄 (權利/信仰) - 聲明離棄
• Hindi: त्यागता है - परित्याग करता है
• Arabic: يتخلى عن - يرفض
• Bengali: ত্যাগ করেন - পরিত্যাগ করেন
• Russian: отказывается - отрекается
• Japanese: 放棄する
• Vietnamese: từ bỏ - khước từ (trang trọng)
• Korean: 포기하다 - 단념하다
• Turkish: vazgeçmek - feragat etmek
• Urdu: دستبردار ہونا - ترک کرنا
• Indonesian: melepaskan - menolak (secara resmi)

Example Sentences

He renounces his claim to the throne.

basic

She renounces violence in all forms.

basic

The prince renounces his royal title.

basic

For peace, the leader renounces the use of nuclear weapons.

natural

After years abroad, he renounces his citizenship to stay.

natural

He renounces all responsibility for the accident.

natural