Definition of Renounce

Verb: renounce ri'nawn(t)s

Give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
"The King renounced when he married a divorcee";
- abdicate
Leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
"She renounced the position when she got pregnant";
- vacate, resign, give up
Turn away from; give up
"I am renouncing women forever";
- foreswear, quit, relinquish
Cast off
"She renounced her husband";
- disown, repudiate