Renounce and Spurn

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Renounce

Renounce verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Usage example: after another failed romance he vowed that he was renouncing the world and becoming a monk

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Spurn is a synonym for renounce in disown topic. In some cases you can use "Spurn" instead a verb "Renounce", when it comes to topics like abandon, scorn, shun.

Nearby Words: renounced, renouncement, renouncing

Spurn

Spurn verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: fiercely independent, the elderly couple spurned all offers of financial help

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Renounce is a synonym for spurn in scorn topic. You can use "Renounce" instead a verb "Spurn", if it concerns topics such as shun.

Nearby Words: spur, spurned, spurning

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renounce name

spurn name

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