Abjure
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Abjure [ab-jur]

VERB

VERB

  • To renounce upon oath.

  • To promise publicly that you will give up or reject a way of behaving.

Example

"He abjured his allegiance to his political party."

"The minister had to abjure his policy on Vehicles because of opposition's pressure."

Synonyms

Abnegate, Forswear, Renege, Recant, Renounce, Retract, Withdraw, Back

Antonyms

Adhere, Allow, Emphasize