What is another word for wash hands of?
Pronunciation: [wˈɒʃ hˈandz ɒv] (IPA) 
"Wash hands of" is a phrase which means to intentionally distance oneself from a situation or responsibility. Some of the synonyms for this phrase are "disassociate," "disavow," "renounce," "abdicate," "relinquish," "divest," and "disown." When you disassociate from a situation or responsibility, you are separating yourself from it, often due to negative consequences that could arise. Renouncing or abdicating your responsibility means giving it up or refusing it altogether. Relinquishing or divesting are similar, in that it means giving up ownership or control of something, including responsibility. To disown is to refuse to acknowledge or claim ownership or responsibility for something or someone.
