abjure
verb | /abjure/
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to formally reject or give up a belief, claim, or cause
abjure
verb | /abjure/
Essential WordsHARDto formally reject or give up a belief, claim, or cause
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Synonyms
renouncerecantforswearrepudiate
Antonyms
adheremaintainuphold
Examples
"He decided to abjure his earlier political views publicly."
"The witness refused to abjure the oath in court."
Etymology
from Latin abjurare “to renounce on oath”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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