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- [dis-in-her-it]
- /ˌdɪs ɪnˈhɛr ɪt/
- /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈher.ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-in-her-it]
- /ˌdɪs ɪnˈhɛr ɪt/
Definitions of disinherit word
- verb with object disinherit Law. to exclude from inheritance (an heir or a next of kin). 1
- verb with object disinherit to deprive of a heritage, country, right, privilege, etc.: the disinherited peoples of the earth. 1
- noun disinherit Change one‘s will or take other steps to prevent (someone) from inheriting one’s property. 1
- transitive verb disinherit exclude from one's will 1
- verb disinherit If you disinherit someone such as your son or daughter, you arrange that they will not become the owner of your money and property after your death, usually because they have done something that you do not approve of. 0
- verb disinherit to deprive (an heir or next of kin) of inheritance or right to inherit 0
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Origin of disinherit
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; dis-1 + inherit
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Parts of speech for Disinherit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disinherit popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disinherit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disinherit
verb disinherit
- oust — to expel or remove from a place or position occupied: The bouncer ousted the drunk; to oust the prime minister in the next election.
- bereave — to deprive (of) something or someone valued, esp through death
- repudiate — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
- rob — to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
- deprive — If you deprive someone of something that they want or need, you take it away from them, or you prevent them from having it.
Antonyms for disinherit
verb disinherit
- include — to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element: The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- bequeath — If you bequeath your money or property to someone, you legally state that they should have it when you die.
- admit — If you admit that something bad, unpleasant, or embarrassing is true, you agree, often unwillingly, that it is true.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
Top questions with disinherit
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