Renounce

usgb/rɪˈnaʊns/
verb

To declare that you will no longer have something or be associated with someone.

He renounced his citizenship
Visual representation of "renounce" - To declare that you will no longer have something or be associated with someone

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  • renounce citizenship
  • renounce claim

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Final Decision

Use 'renounce' when someone makes a strong, often public decision to give something up.

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After years of discovery, he renounced his noble title.
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Irrevocable Action

'Renounce' implies a definitive and often irreversible action.

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Once she renounced her inheritance, there was no going back.
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Public Statement

The act of renouncing is frequently done publicly, in front of witnesses or via official statement.

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He renounced his position at the press conference.
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