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DISOWNING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
O 1/1
W 4/4
N 1/2
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G 2/3

Definition of DISOWNING

verb

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."

verb

To repudiate any connection to; to renounce.

verb

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.

Synonyms of DISOWNING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DISOWNING 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

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is DISOWNING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DISOWNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: DISOWNING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DISOWNING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter disowning Total
Scrabble 211141112 14
WWF 211142123 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISOWNING

100 words from the letters in DISOWNING

How to Use DISOWNING in Word Games

DISOWNING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISOWNING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DISOWNING

What does DISOWNING mean?
DISOWNING is a verb. To refuse to own, or to refuse to acknowledge one’s own.
Is DISOWNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISOWNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISOWNING worth in Scrabble?
DISOWNING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISOWNING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISOWNING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DISOWNING?
Synonyms of DISOWNING include: disavow, disclaim. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.