disown
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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
Rishi Sunak had to disown them publicly, insisting Ukraine had always been grateful.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 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
“At one point, I had to disown my family to go off and live my own life, too. I understand why you need to do the same.”
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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