Disown

/dɪsˈoʊn/ verb

To reject or deny a relationship with someone, especially a family member; to refuse to acknowledge ownership or responsibility for something.

From prefix 'dis-' (to reverse/negate) + 'own' (to possess); the prefix comes from Latin, while 'own' is from Old English, creating a Germanic-Romance hybrid word.

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