What is another word for disowning?
Pronunciation: [dɪsˈə͡ʊnɪŋ] (IPA) 
Disowning refers to formally renouncing or rejecting someone or something, typically a family member, relative or previously held belief or value. There are many synonyms for disowning including disavowing, repudiating, renouncing, rejecting, denying, abandoning, disclaiming, disassociating and estranging. Each of these verbs indicate a sense of detachment or severance of ties, whether physical or emotional. Disavowing can be used to express a denial of association or ownership, while repudiating suggests a stronger rejection or total abandonment of a previously held stance. Renouncing typically connotes a formal and public rejection, while rejecting and denying may be more spontaneous and private. Disclaiming, disassociating and estranging all imply a distancing or separation from someone or something.
