Abjure means to solemnly renounce or reject a belief, claim, or course of action. It involves a formal declaration or oath to give up or disavow something. Here are 10 sample sentences using the word “abjure”:
- After much contemplation, he decided to abjure his allegiance to the political party.
- She had to abjure her former religion in order to join the new faith.
- The accused was asked to abjure his heretical views during the trial.
- He had to abjure his claims of innocence in exchange for a reduced sentence.
- The rebel leader refused to abjure his revolutionary ideals despite facing imprisonment.
- She solemnly abjured all ties to her family’s fortune in pursuit of her own path.
- The witness was forced to abjure his earlier testimony under duress.
- He was compelled to abjure his citizenship in order to avoid military service.
- The politician was pressured to abjure his controversial statements to salvage his reputation.
- In the medieval era, accused witches were often forced to abjure their supposed connections to dark forces.
Synonyms:
- Renounce: Menolak
- Forsake: Meninggalkan
- Repudiate: Menolak
- Denounce: Menyatakan tidak setuju
- Disavow: Menyangkal
- Relinquish: Menyerahkan
- Disclaim: Menyangkal
- Disown: Menolak
- Abnegate: Menyangkal
- Waive: Mengabaikan
Antonyms:
- Embrace: Memeluk
- Accept: Menerima
- Admit: Mengakui
- Affirm: Menegaskan
- Avow: Mengaku
- Assert: Menegaskan
- Maintain: Menjaga
- Uphold: Menegakkan
- Support: Mendukung
- Confirm: Mengkonfirmasi
Words derived from “abjure”:
- Abjured: Ditolak
Related words:
- Abjuration: Penolakan
- Abjurer: Penganut
Phrasal verbs related to “abjure”:
- Abjure from: Menolak dari
Common expressions related to “abjure”:
- Abjure violence: Menolak kekerasan
- Abjure allegiance: Menolak kesetiaan
Related idioms:
- Turn over a new leaf: Mulai hidup baru
