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 53 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abjures

abandons
abnegates
avoids
backs down
backs off
backtracks
bolts
bucks
checks
combats
constrains
contradicts
controverts
curbs
denies
disallows
disavows
disclaims
disowns
disproves
disputes
eschews
fights
forbears
foregoes
foreswears
forgoes
forsakes
forswears
gainsays
gives up
inhibits
negates
negatives
rebuts
recalls
recants
refuses
refutes
rejects
relinquishes
reneges
renounces
repeals
repudiates
retracts
revokes
shuns
spurns
surrenders
takes back
unsays
withdraws

Antonyms for abjures

accepts
acknowledges
admits
adopts
affirms
asserts
avows
backs
capitulates
claims
confirms
contends
declares
defends
embraces
endorses
espouses
indorses
maintains
proclaims
professes
states
supports
upholds
vouches
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 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abjures, such as: abandons, abnegates, accepts, acknowledges, admits, adopts, affirms.

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