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Abjure
see synonyms of abjureBased on WordNet 3.0, Princeton University
Abjure
see synonyms of abjureverb (transitive)
1.
to renounce or retract, esp formally, solemnly, or under oath
2.
to abstain from or reject
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Abjure
see synonyms of abjure verb transitiveWord forms: abˈjured or abˈjuring
1.
to give up (rights, allegiance, etc.) under oath; renounce
2.
to give up (opinions) publicly; recant
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Abjure
see synonyms of abjuretr.v. ab·jured, ab·jur·ing, ab·jures
1. To recant solemnly; renounce or repudiate: "For nearly 21 years after his resignation as Prime Minister in 1963, he abjured all titles, preferring to remain just plain 'Mr.'" (Time).
2. To renounce under oath; forswear.
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