Abrenunciate

/ˌæbrɪˈnʌnʃieɪt/ verb

Definition

A formal or emphatic version of abrenounce; to renounce with special solemnity.

Etymology

Latin 'abrenuntiare' with the '-ate' suffix making it a formal verb. The '-ate' ending typically indicates a deliberate action or state.

Kelly Says

This ultra-formal cousin of 'renounce' was the word clergy and nobles would use when they really, truly meant business—it sounds serious because it is!

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