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- DictionaryAb·jure/abˈjo͝or/
verb
- 1. solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim): formal "his refusal to abjure the Catholic faith"
Abjure means to renounce, reject, or abstain from something formally or under oath. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and history of this formal verb from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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Abjure definition: to renounce, repudiate, or retract, especially with formal solemnity; recant. See examples of ABJURE used in a sentence.
ABJURE definition: 1. to say formally or publicly that you no longer agree with a belief or way of behaving: 2. to…. Learn more.
Abjure means to swear off, and it applies to something you once believed. You can abjure a religious faith, you can abjure your love of another person, and you can abjure the practice of using excessive force in interrogation.
Abjure means to formally or publicly renounce a belief or way of behaving. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
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.
Definition of abjure verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
