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disinherit

verb

Definition of disinherit

as in to deprive

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Recent Examples of disinherit James, Lydia, and their Aunt Ophelia (Dagny Dewath) immediately suspect foul play, since Cordelia would never disinherit her children. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025 When Franklin’s will was read in 1790, William discovered that he had essentially been disinherited all over again. — Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 Because Brooke Hogan asked to be disinherited before her father died, her request wasn’t a typical disclaimer. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025 In the end, Erin received none of that money; Wood disinherited Erin and then died by suicide in February 2023, nearly two years after she was shot. — Chris Spargo, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disinherit

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deprive

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Critics say the soaring costs are depriving the city of money for pressing needs such as fixing roads and sidewalks.

— Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in the high court's 7-2 decision in 2019 that the removal of Black prospective jurors deprived Flowers of a fair trial.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

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disingenuous

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disinherited

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