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abjures

The word “abjures” has 2 syllables: ab-jures.

It's pronounced as /əbˈdʒʊərz/.

What is synonym and antonym for abjures?

In the thesaurus, “abjures” has 8 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abjures

  • avoids
  • contradicts
  • denies
  • foregoes
  • forgoes
  • renounces
  • retracts
  • withdraws

Antonyms for abjures

  • acknowledges
  • admits
  • affirms
  • asserts
  • claims
  • contends
  • declares
  • endorses
  • maintains
  • proclaims
  • professes
  • states
  • supports
  • vows

Meanings of abjures

  • 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

  • In his speech, the leader abjures violence and calls for peace.
  • The document abjures any claims to the disputed territory.
  • As part of the ceremony, the initiate abjures allegiance to any former affiliations.
  • The defendant abjures all involvement in the conspiracy, pleading innocence.
  • The treaty abjures any future military actions between the two nations.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abjures, such as: acknowledges, admits, affirms, asserts, avoids, claims, contends.

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