What is "abjure" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 18-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
☞ share facebook ☞ share twitter

What does abjure mean in English? Meaning of abjure definition and abbreviation with examples.

EnglishEnglish
pronunciation pronunciation

What is "abjure" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "abjure": formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Verb

  • Meaning: formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
  • Example: He retracted his earlier statements about his religion She abjured her beliefs
  • Synonyms: abjure forswear recant resile retract
  • Hypernyms: disown renounce repudiate
  • Pronunciation in US: /æbˈdʒʊɹ/

    Synonyms:

    withdraw, renounce, forswear, renege, retract, recant, take back, abstain from,

    Antonyms:

    emphasize, allow,

    English

    Related Dictionary

    Read more

    English speaking countries and territories

    All Dictionary for you

    English DictionaryEnglish

    abjure in English: abjure
    🔝