disown

Example Sentences

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Every now and then some disgruntled fan will publicly disown his favorite team, then invite rival teams to suggest why he should support them.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

“My family would disown me,” he told the network in an email.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

But he may be the first to attempt to disown his immediate predecessors as party leader.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2023

“Your own family members often hold opposing opinions, but you don’t disown them for that,” Mr. Warren wrote.

From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023

We can navigate the flock freely, with the ability to protect or disown as we see fit.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman