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Definition of "disowns" [disowns]

  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of disown. (verb)

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Use "disowns" in a sentence
  • "In a letter to Murray, March 6, 1816, he says that he "disowns"'The Curse, etc.',"
  • "Although Brendel generally does not look kindly upon his distant discographical past (he apparently "disowns" his world-premiere Prokofiev Fifth Concerto that closes disc 35), he certainly has little for which to apologize here, musically and pianistically speaking."
  • "11: 02 AM ET -- State media: Mousavi 'disowns' Wednesday protest."
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