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 54 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abjure along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abjure

abandon
abnegate
abstain from
avoid
back down
back off
backtrack
bolt
buck
check
combat
constrain
contradict
controvert
curb
deny
disallow
disavow
disclaim
disown
disprove
dispute
eschew
fight
forbear
forego
foreswear
forgo
forsake
forswear
gainsay
give up
inhibit
negate
negative
rebut
recall
recant
refuse
refute
reject
relinquish
renege
renounce
repeal
repudiate
retract
revoke
shun
spurn
surrender
take back
unsay
withdraw

Antonyms for abjure

accept
acknowledge
admit
adopt
affirm
allow
assert
avow
back
capitulate
claim
confirm
contend
declare
defend
embrace
emphasize
endorse
espouse
indorse
maintain
proclaim
profess
state
support
uphold
vouch
vow

Meanings of abjure

verb
1. To renounce upon oath; to forswear; to disavow.
2. To cause one to renounce or recant.
3. To reject with solemnity; to abandon forever; to repudiate; to disclaim.
4. 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 82 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abjure, such as: abandon, abnegate, abstain from, accept, acknowledge, admit, adopt.

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