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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

disowned

/dɪˈsaʊnd/ verb · British & US
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What does disowned mean?

verb

to officially reject or disclaim something or someone as one's own, typically because it is considered shameful or embarrassing.

Example

"After the scandal broke, the politician was disowned by his party."

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