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renounce Synonyms

Another word for renounce

Choosing another word for renounce depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 relinquish his claim to the throne in order to live a private life."

Strongest
relinquish
abdicate
Strong
surrender
waive
give up
forgo
cede

• 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 repudiate violence and pursue diplomacy."

Strongest
repudiate
forswear
abjure
disavow
Strong
reject
abandon
forsake
disown

Opposites of renounce

The opposite of renounce shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

claim
embrace
espouse
retain
uphold
assert
endorse
maintain
See all opposites of renounce

• Nearby Words

reno
renominate
renomination
renounce
renouncement
renovate
renovation

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