Synonyms of abjures

abjures

verb

present tense third-person singular of abjure

1

as in renounces

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• renounces
• withdraws
• retracts
• denies
• contradicts
• repeals
• abandons
• refutes
• relinquishes
• repudiates
• forswears
• reneges
• recants
• takes back
• disavows
• forsakes
• spurns
• disowns
• abnegates
• disclaims
• recalls
• unsays
• controverts
• negates
• disproves
• surrenders
• disagrees (with)
• revokes
• gainsays
• rebuts
• disputes
• disallows
• backs off
• backs down
• gives up
• backtracks
• negatives
• bolts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asserts
• contends
• maintains
• claims
• declares
• admits
• states
• acknowledges
• affirms
• adheres (to)
• proclaims
• professes
• supports
• endorses
• confirms
• defends
• accepts
• avows
• adopts
• embraces
• vows
• backs
• vouches
• upholds
• espouses

2

as in avoids

to resist the temptation of

a strict religious sect that abjures the luxuries, comforts, and conveniences of the modern world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• avoids
• denies
• keeps (from)
• forgoes
• withholds (from)
• refrains (from)
• shuns
• abstains (from)
• refuses
• eschews
• forbears
• curbs
• rejects
• inhibits
• constrains
• repudiates
• checks
• combats
• fights
• bucks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yields (to)
• submits (to)
• surrenders (to)
• succumbs (to)
• bows (to)
• gives in (to)
• concedes (to)
• acquiesces (to)
• capitulates
• knuckles under (to)