renunciation

noun
UK: /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
US: /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

  1. The act of rejecting or disowning something.

    1. His renunciation of the deal surprised everyone.
    2. The renunciation of violence is vital for long-lasting peace.

  2. The formal rejection of a belief, claim, or right.

    1. She made a renunciation of her old beliefs.
    2. His renunciation of inheritance was a selfless act of charity.

  3. The act of giving up something valued, like a possession or desire.

    1. His renunciation made him a hero.
    2. Spiritual growth often requires the renunciation of worldly desires.

Synonyms

rejection abandonment denial abdication
renunciation transitive-verb

  1. An act of abandoning something that was previously accepted.

    1. The renunciation of power can be hard.
    2. Complete renunciation of prior claims demonstrated their commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "renunciation" in English means: The act of rejecting or disowning something., The formal rejection of a belief, claim, or right., The act of giving up something valued, like a possession or desire..

The phonetic transcription of "renunciation" is /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ in British English and /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "renunciation": rejection, abandonment, denial, abdication.

Example usage of "renunciation": "His renunciation of the deal surprised everyone.". More examples on the page.