DISOWN
/dɪsˈəʊn/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DISOWN
To refuse to own, or to refuse to acknowledge one’s own.
"Lord Capulet and his wife threatened to disown their daughter Juliet if she didn’t go through with marrying Count Paris."
To repudiate any connection to; to renounce.
To detach (a job or process) so that it can continue to run even when the user who launched it ends his/her login session.
Examples of DISOWN in a Sentence
- "Lord Capulet and his wife threatened to disown their daughter Juliet if she didn’t go through with marrying Count Paris."
Word Details
Is DISOWN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISOWN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DISOWN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DISOWN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | o | w | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISOWN
70 words from the letters in DISOWN
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How to Use DISOWN in Word Games
DISOWN is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DISOWN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISOWN to find 70 additional valid words.