Disown refers to the act of refusing to acknowledge or accept something or someone as one’s own, often with a sense of repudiation or denial of responsibility. It commonly involves severing ties or relationships with individuals or disavowing certain beliefs or actions. Here are 10 sample sentences using the word “disown”:
- He decided to disown his son after he committed a serious crime.
- The politician tried to disown his controversial remarks, but they were already widely reported.
- She felt betrayed when her family chose to disown her for marrying against their wishes.
- The organization decided to disown the member who violated their code of conduct.
- Despite his mistakes, the family refused to disown him and offered support instead.
- The company quickly moved to disown the faulty product and offered refunds to affected customers.
- She threatened to disown her parents if they continued to interfere with her life choices.
- The government was accused of trying to disown responsibility for the environmental disaster.
- He feared his friends would disown him if they found out about his secret past.
- The artist chose to disown some of his earlier works as he evolved creatively.
Synonyms:
- Renounce: Menolak
- Reject: Menolak
- Deny: Menyangkal
- Disavow: Menyangkal
- Repudiate: Menolak
- Abandon: Meninggalkan
- Forsake: Meninggalkan
- Divest: Membuang
- Dismantle: Membongkar
- Sever: Memutuskan
Antonyms:
- Acknowledge: Mengakui
- Accept: Menerima
- Embrace: Memeluk
- Own up: Mengakui kesalahan
- Adopt: Mengadopsi
- Claim: Mengklaim
- Support: Mendukung
- Affirm: Menegaskan
- Associate: Mengasosiasikan
- Recognize: Mengenali
Words derived from “disown”:
- Disowned: Ditolak
Related words:
- Disinherit: Mencegah warisan
- Disavowal: Penyangkalan
Phrasal verbs related to “disown”:
- Disown from: Membuang dari
Common expressions related to “disown”:
- Disown one’s actions: Menyangkal tindakan seseorang
- Disown responsibility: Menolak tanggung jawab
Related idioms:
- Blood is thicker than water: Darah lebih penting daripada air
- A leopard cannot change its spots: Harimau tidak bisa mengubah belangnya
