Synonyms & related words for renunciation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of renunciation — including renouncement, repudiation, forswearing, relinquishment, forgoing, apostasy. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to renunciation

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Synonyms for renunciation

Common synonyms for renunciation include renouncement, repudiation, forswearing, relinquishment, forgoing, apostasy, disclamation, disavowal — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does renunciation come from?

The word renunciation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root nunci-, from Latin nuntio (“announce”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.