renounce
Translation
to renounce, to give up, to reject
Examples
He renounced his claim to the throne.
He renounced his claim to the throne.
She renounced her former beliefs.
She renounced her former beliefs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to formally give up (sth.) He renounced his claim to the throne.
Similar Words
Synonyms: give up, reject, abandon; Antonyms: claim, accept, embrace
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'nuntiare' (to announce). To 'announce back' or formally declare one's abandonment of something.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-announce' but in reverse. You are un-announcing your connection to something.