abjured

The word “abjured” has 2 syllables: ab-jured

It's pronounced as /əbˈdʒʊərd/

What is synonym and antonym for abjured?

In the thesaurus, “abjured” has 6 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abjured

avoided
contradicted
denied
renounced
retracted
withdrew

Antonyms for abjured

acknowledged
admitted
adopted
affirmed
asserted
claimed
confirmed
contended
declared
endorsed
maintained
proclaimed
professed
stated
supported

Meanings of abjured

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.
adjective
1. Having been renounced, forsworn or rejected.

Example Sentences

The witness abjured his earlier statement under oath, admitting it was false.
In his final act as king, he abjured the throne, relinquishing his power.
Facing immense pressure, she abjured her allegiance to the controversial movement.
The renegade knight publicly abjured his loyalty to the kingdom, declaring himself independent.
In the solemn ceremony, the new citizen abjured allegiance to any foreign powers, pledging loyalty to the nation.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abjured, such as: acknowledged, admitted, adopted, affirmed, asserted, avoided, claimed.

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