abjure | ||
1. | [ verb ] formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure | |
Synonyms: | retract forswear resile recant | |
Examples: | "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion" "She abjured her beliefs" |
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Related terms: | renounce retraction | |
Similar spelling: |
abuser abukir Abshire absurd |