Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abjure
verb
/əbˈdʒʊr/
Definition
To formally renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim.
Examples
- After much contemplation, she decided to abjure her previous statements about the project.
- He chose to abjure violence in favor of peaceful protests.
Meaning
To give up or abstain from something, often associated with a solemn or formal manner.
Synonyms
- Renounce
- Reject
- Forsake
- Disavow
- Abandon
