abjure

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/æbˈdʒʊr/

verb
To reject, renounce

abjure in a sentence

  • “To prove his honesty, the President abjured the evil policies of his wicked predecessor.”
  • “Abjured some long-held beliefs when she converted to another religion.”
  • “A strict religious sect that abjures the luxuries, comforts, and conveniences of the modern world.”

What does “abjure” mean?

abjure (verb) means to reject, renounce. It is pronounced /æbˈdʒʊr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "abjure" mean?
abjure (verb) means: To reject, renounce
How do you pronounce "abjure"?
"abjure" is pronounced /æbˈdʒʊr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "abjure" in a sentence?
Here is "abjure" used in a sentence: To prove his honesty, the President abjured the evil policies of his wicked predecessor.

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