odricati

1. (odricati se + gen.) to give up; to renounce; to waive
   Mnogi roditelji se odriču svega zbog dece. — Many parents give up everything for their children.
   Ne odričem se svojih reči. — I don't take back my words.
2. (odricati se + gen., of a person) to disown; to repudiate
   Nikada se ne odriče svoje porodice, šta god da se desi. — Whatever happens, he never disowns his family.
3. (+ acc.) to deny; to refuse to acknowledge
   Ministar odriče svaku odgovornost za taj problem. — The minister denies any responsibility for that problem.
   Niko mu ne odriče talenat. — Nobody denies his talent.

Most often used as odricati se + genitive: odricati se nečega / nekoga.