American English pronunciation
How to pronounce renounced
IPA transcription: [ɹɪ'naʊnst]
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Verb
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leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
“She vacated the position when she got pregnant”
“The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds”
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cast off
“She renounced her husband”
“The parents repudiated their son”
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give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
“The King abdicated when he married a divorcee”
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turn away from; give up
“I am foreswearing women forever”
Usage examples
- Louise's mother and siblings renounced their rights to the Danish throne to her.
- Leading writers include Lin Yutang, who renounced his Christianity for several decades.
- As he never renounced his ordination, he was technically a bishop until his death.
- Hua renounced his "Two Whatevers" and offered a full self-criticism.
- Alfonso renounced the throne and divided the realm between his three sons.