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
- 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.
- adjective
- 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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