disown

Example Sentences

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“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

As a second-generation Scientologist, Jen B. said she thought her friends and parents would disown her if she reported Masterson.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2022

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