renounce
//rɪˈnaʊns//
Verb
renounceInfinitive
renouncePresent tense
renouncedPast tense
renouncedPast participle
renouncingPresent participle
renouncesThird-person singular
1
To formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession.
He renounced his claim to the throne.
2
To reject or disown something, especially a belief, cause, or way of life.
He renounced his former beliefs and started a new life.
3
To refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further.
The citizens renounced the new government and refused to follow its laws.