Disinherit: alternatives and connections

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Disinherit

To cut off from an inheritance or from hereditary succession; to prevent, as an heir, from coming into possession of any property or right, which, by law or custom, would devolve on him in the course of descent.

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Broader term 1

Deprive 76% connected

To take away; to put an end; to destroy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Disinheritance 74% connected

The act of disinheriting, or the condition of being; disinherited; disherison.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Disinheritance 74% connected

The act of disinheriting, or the condition of being; disinherited; disherison.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Disown 92% connected

To refuse to own or acknowledge as belonging to one's self; to disavow or deny, as connected with one's self personally; as, a parent can hardly diso…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Bequeath 94% connected

To give or leave by will; to give by testament; -- said especially of personal property.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bequeath 94% connected

To give or leave by will; to give by testament; -- said especially of personal property.

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