Renounce
/rɪˈnaʊns/noun
To formally give up, reject, or declare one’s refusal of something.
Did you know?Its deepest roots are about a public shout of refusal, from Latin nuntiare/nunciare, “to announce,” so renouncing is literally an anti-announcement.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
renuntiare
“to report back, declare, or announce in return”
Late Latin
Latin
renuntiāre
“to reject, refuse, or give up formally”
Old French
Old French
renoncier
“to renounce, give up, or disclaim”
Middle English
English
renouncen
“to refuse, reject, or disown”
Modern English
English
renounce
“to formally give up or reject”