re·nounce 
/rɪˈnaʊns/ verb
re·nounc·es; re·nounced; re·nounc·ing /rɪˈnaʊns/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to say especially in a formal or official way that you will no longer have or accept (something) : to formally give up (something)
▪ The king renounced [=abdicated] the throne. ▪ She renounced her inheritance. ▪ We will not deal with them until they renounce (the use of) violence/terrorism. 2 : to say in a formal or definite way that you refuse to follow, obey, or support (someone or something) any longer
▪ Many of his former supporters have renounced him. ▪ He renounced his old way of life. ▪ psychiatrists who renounce [=reject] the teachings of Freud
▪ The king renounced [=abdicated] the throne. ▪ She renounced her inheritance. ▪ We will not deal with them until they renounce (the use of) violence/terrorism.
▪ Many of his former supporters have renounced him. ▪ He renounced his old way of life. ▪ psychiatrists who renounce [=reject] the teachings of Freud
