abjuring
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VERB
1. Formally renouncing or rejecting something
Solemnly or formally giving up, rejecting, or disavowing a belief, principle, allegiance, claim, or practice, often through an oath or public declaration.
1.1. Renouncing beliefs and convictions
Formally abandoning or rejecting previously held religious, political, philosophical, or personal beliefs and convictions.
Synonyms
- renouncing
- forswearing
- foreswearing
- recanting
- disavowing
- repudiating
- abnegating
- rejecting
Antonyms
Examples
- By publicly abjuring violence, the activist urged people to pursue peaceful protests.
- The politician made headlines by abjuring his previous stance on the controversial issue.
Related Words
- renunciation
- abjuration
- repudiation
- disavowal
- recantation
- apostasy
- conviction
1.2. Giving up habits or practices
Deliberately abandoning a habit, activity, practice, or course of conduct, often because of personal principles, discipline, or a decision to avoid it.
Synonyms
- abandoning
- forsaking
- eschewing
- forgoing
- foregoing
- shunning
- avoiding
- giving up
- forbearing
- relinquishing
Antonyms
- continuing
- maintaining
- practicing
- pursuing
- embracing
- indulging in
Examples
- The religious leader emphasized the importance of abjuring material possessions for spiritual growth.
- She began abjuring unhealthy habits after recognizing their effects on her well-being.
Related Words
- abstinence
- avoidance
- renunciation
- self-restraint
- self-denial
- forbearance
- discipline
1.3. Rejecting or disowning claims and associations
Formally denying, disowning, or repudiating a claim, responsibility, statement, or association that one does not wish to acknowledge or support.
Synonyms
- disavowing
- disclaiming
- disowning
- denying
- repudiating
- rejecting
- renouncing
- withdrawing
Antonyms
- acknowledging
- admitting
- accepting
- affirming
- claiming
- confirming
- endorsing
- maintaining
Examples
- The group issued a statement abjuring any association with the recent attacks.
- The organization is abjuring responsibility for actions carried out without its authorization.
Related Words
- disavowal
- disclaimer
- denial
- repudiation
- rejection
- disassociation
- renunciation
VERB
2. Retracting or withdrawing a previous statement
Taking back, withdrawing, or formally repudiating something previously stated, asserted, promised, or declared.
2.1. Recanting previous statements or declarations
Formally withdrawing or taking back an earlier statement, opinion, assertion, or declaration, particularly in a public, official, or legal setting.
Synonyms
- recanting
- retracting
- withdrawing
- taking back
- unsaying
- reneging
- backtracking
- repudiating
Antonyms
- reaffirming
- reasserting
- confirming
- maintaining
- upholding
- reiterating
- asserting
Examples
- The politician was criticized for abjuring his earlier promises during the campaign.
- The witness faced consequences for abjuring the truth under oath.
Related Words
- retraction
- recantation
- withdrawal
- reneging
- disavowal
- reversal
- declaration
VERB
3. Resisting or opposing something
Actively rejecting, opposing, or refusing to accept an idea, position, demand, or course of action.
3.1. Rejecting or opposing an idea
Expressing opposition to an assertion, belief, proposal, or position by denying, disputing, or refusing to accept it.
Synonyms
- contradicting
- controverting
- disputing
- gainsaying
- refuting
- rebutting
- denying
- rejecting
Antonyms
- accepting
- acknowledging
- affirming
- agreeing
- admitting
- endorsing
- supporting
Examples
- The organization is abjuring the proposed policy because it conflicts with its principles.
- The committee considered abjuring the doctrine that had guided its decisions for decades.
Related Words
- opposition
- contradiction
- disagreement
- refutation
- rebuttal
- dispute
- denial