abjure
The word “abjure” has 2 syllables: ab-jure.
It's pronounced as /æbˈdʒʊər/.
What is synonym and antonym for abjure?
In the thesaurus, “abjure” has 6 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abjure along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abjure
- avoid
- deny
- forego
- renounce
- retract
- withdraw
Antonyms for abjure
- acknowledge
- admit
- affirm
- assert
- claim
- contend
- declare
- defend
- maintain
- proclaim
- profess
- state
- support
Meanings of abjure
- verb
- To renounce upon oath; to forswear; to disavow.
- To cause one to renounce or recant.
- To reject with solemnity; to abandon forever; to repudiate; to disclaim.
- To abstain from; to avoid; to shun.
Example Sentences
- After much consideration, he decided to abjure his former beliefs and embrace a new ideology.
- In the presence of the court, he solemnly abjured his allegiance to the rebel group.
- She vowed to abjure all forms of violence and pursue peaceful means of resolving conflicts.
- The accused was given the opportunity to abjure his previous statements and tell the truth.
- As part of the initiation process, members had to abjure any ties they had with rival factions.
On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abjure, such as: acknowledge, admit, affirm, assert, avoid, claim, contend.
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