definition of
renounce

[1] #1 renounce v. [abdicate] give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations; "The King abdicated when he married a divorcee". wn

[2] #2 renounce v. [vacate, resign, give up] leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"; "The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds". wn

[3] #3 renounce v. [foreswear, quit, relinquish] turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever". wn

[4] #4 renounce v. [disown, repudiate] cast off; "She renounced her husband"; "The parents repudiated their son". wn