Synonyms of the word

renunciation

• n. the act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid.
• n. the resignation of an ecclesiastical office.

apostasy

• n. The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
• n. Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.

defection

• n. an act or incidence of defecting.

forgoing

• v. present participle of forgo.

forswearing

• v. present participle of forswear.
• n. The act of one who forswears.

rejection

• n. The act of rejecting.
• n. The state of being rejected.
• n. (sports) A blocked shot.

renouncement

• n. The act of renouncing.

repudiation

• n. The act of refusing to accept; the act of repudiating.

resignation

• n. The act of resigning.
• n. A written or oral declaration that one resigns.
• n. State of uncomplaining, utter frustration.