disowned

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Disowned in the past by her dysfunctional family and dumped by her indifferent husband, Sedona is surprised to discover that they’re all suddenly trying to get in touch with her.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2014

Disowned in 1921, Harilal was converted to Mohammedanism in 1936, took the name Abdulla, offered to give up liquor if his father would give up Hinduism.

From Time Magazine Archive

Disowned by his family, he spent eight months roughing it across Canada.

From Time Magazine Archive

Disowned by the Society of Friends in New-York.

From Isaac T. Hopper by Child, Lydia Maria Francis

Disowned, it still asserted its property in him.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark by Maclaren, Alexander