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

“His view is if it’s good for him at that moment, he’ll do it, and then if something bad happens, he’ll disown any responsibility for it,” the former governor said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Rishi Sunak had to disown them publicly, insisting Ukraine had always been grateful.

From BBC • Jul. 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

I know they’re not going to disown me.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli