Definition of "disowns" [disowns]

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

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• "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."