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renounce

Definition

  • verb: to say especially in a formal or official way that you will no longer have or accept (something)
  • verb: to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
  • synonyms: disclaim, give up, forsake

Examples

  • We will not deal with them until they 'renounce' (the use of) violence/terrorism.

  • psychiatrists who 'renounce' [='reject'] the teachings of Freud

  • Many of his former supporters have 'renounced' him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord? Do you believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church? Michael Francis Rizzi, do you renounce Satan? I do renounce him. And all his works? I do renounce them. Oh, God! - And all his pomps? - I do renounce them. Michael Rizzi, will you be baptised? I will. Michael Rizzi, go in peace, and may the Lord be with you. Amen. Kay! (..)
    1972 The Godfather