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 abjure abjure /əbˈdʒʊər/

verb

  1. Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure  ( abjure , recant , resile , forswear , retract )
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
     He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
    He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
     She abjured her beliefs
    She abjured her beliefs