Synonyms for Renounce & Similar Words
Definition of renounce
- verb
- give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations; "The King abdicated when he married a divorcee"
- leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"; "The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds"
- turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever"
7 synonyms found
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