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Definition renounce in British English

renounce verb

[transitive] verb
/rɪˈnaʊns/
1

to state formally that you no longer believe in something or support something

Example

No progress will be made until the terrorists renounce violence.

Example

Members of the cult are forced to renounce all their old religious beliefs.

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
2

to state formally that you want to give up a right, title, position etc

Example

They refuse to renounce their claim on the territory.

Synonyms and related words
give up sacrifice surrender
Definition renounce in British English