Definition of DISINHERIT

disinherit

Verb

  • prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
  • To exclude from inheritance; to disown.

Examples

  • Excuses for disinheriting people, that we swear we're not making up

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English; see dis- + inherit.

Synonyms

disown

Antonyms

bequeath

Scrabble Score: 14

disinherit: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
disinherit: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disinherit: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

disinherit: valid Words With Friends Word