renounce

Universal Words verb [VN] (formal) 1 to state officially that you are no longer going to keep a title, position, etc. SYNGIVEUP: to renounce a claim / title / privilege / right * to renounce your citizenship * Will Charles renounce the throne in favour of his son? 2 to state publicly that you no longer have a particular belief or that you will no longer behave in a particular way: to renounce ideals / principles / beliefs * to renounce terrorism / war * a joint declaration renouncing the use of violence * Many were executed for refusing to renounce their religion. 3 to state publicly that you no longer wish to have a connection with sb/sth because you disapprove of them: He had renounced his former associates. seealsoRENUNCIATION