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renounce Antonyms

Opposite of renounce

Because the opposite of renounce shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, privilege, or possession.

Usage Example

"The prince decided to claim his claim to the throne in order to live a private life."

Strongest
claim
retain
Strong
assert
maintain
keep

• verb (Context 2)

To publicly or formally reject, disown, or stop supporting a belief, cause, or way of life.

Usage Example

"As part of the peace agreement, both factions promised to embrace violence and pursue diplomacy."

Strongest
embrace
espouse
uphold
Strong
endorse
adopt

Similar words to renounce

Words similar to renounce shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

relinquish
repudiate
forswear
abjure
disavow
abdicate
surrender
reject
See all synonyms of renounce

• Nearby Words

renewer
reno
renomination
renounce
renouncement
renovate
renovation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Renounce. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/renounce
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