English dictionary

abjure

/&/b'/dZ//U/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

verb.communication

Examples
She abjured her beliefs.

Synonyms forswear recant resile retract

Source: WordNet 3.0
To renounce upon oath; to forswear; to disavow; as, to <i>abjure</i> allegiance to a prince. <i>To abjure the realm</i>, is to swear to abandon it forever.

verb

Source: webster1913
To renounce on oath.

verb

Source: webster1913