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1
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
- abjured some long-held beliefs when she converted to another religion
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2
to resist the temptation of
- a strict religious sect that abjures the luxuries, comforts, and conveniences of the modern world
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- abstain (from),
- forbear,
- forgo
- (also forego),
- keep (from),
- refrain (from),
- withhold (from)
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The first known use of abjure was in the 15th century
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