Renunciatory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Serving to renounce; rebellious, contrary.
"Many radicals engage in renunciatory styles of dress and personal behavior."

Synonyms

breakaway contradictory contrary negative opposing renunciative

Example

"Many radicals engage in renunciatory styles of dress and personal behavior."

Etymology

From renunciate + -ory.

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