RENOUNCE
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Renounce.
Renounce - as a verb
Give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
Example: "The king abdicated when he married a divorcee"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abdicate13Leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
Example: "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give upresign7vacate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leave officequit13resign7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Turn away from; give up
Example: "I am foreswearing women forever"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foreswear15quit13relinquish22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abandon10give upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cast off
Example: "She renounced her husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disown10repudiate12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reject15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Renounce - as a noun
An act of renouncing.
Example Sentences
"He decided to renounce his citizenship and move to another country."
"After years of disappointment, she finally decided to renounce her dreams of becoming an actress."
"The prince renounced his claim to the throne in order to marry a commoner."
"Many protesters gathered to renounce violence and promote peace."
"She wrote a letter to renounce her membership in the club."
Word Game Points
Is RENOUNCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, renounce is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RENOUNCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RENOUNCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, renounce is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRENOUNCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is RENOUNCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, renounce is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRENOUNCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
