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Definition of Disown
Disown

To refuse to own or acknowledge as belonging to one's self; to disavow or deny, as connected with one's self personally; as, a parent can hardly disown his child; an author will sometimes disown his writings.

To refuse to acknowledge or allow; to deny.

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Disown Translations

disown in German is verableugnen
disown in Norwegian is ikke kjennes ved, fornekte
disown in Spanish is repudiar


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