disown
US /dɪˈsoʊn/
UK /dɪˈsoʊn/
1.
menyangkal, tidak mengakui
deny the ownership of or responsibility for
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The company tried to disown the controversial statement made by its former CEO.
Perusahaan mencoba menyangkal pernyataan kontroversial yang dibuat oleh mantan CEO-nya.
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He was forced to disown his earlier comments after public backlash.
Dia terpaksa menyangkal komentar sebelumnya setelah reaksi publik.
2.
mengusir, menjauhi
refuse to have any further connection with
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Her family threatened to disown her if she married outside their religion.
Keluarganya mengancam akan mengusirnya jika dia menikah di luar agama mereka.
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After the scandal, many of his former allies began to disown him.
Setelah skandal itu, banyak mantan sekutunya mulai menjauhinya.