Definition for Abjure:

• ab-j[= oo]r', v.t. to renounce on oath or solemnly: to recant: to repudiate.-- n. ABJUR[= A]' TION, official renunciation on oath of any principle or pretension.-- adj. ABJUR'ATORY.-- n. ABJUR'ER. [ L. ab, from, jur[= a]re, -[= a]tum, to swear.]

Synonyms for Abjure:

• v.

  •give up (verb)
  • abstain from,
  • renege.

• Other synonyms:

  •eschew
  • swear off.
  •request
  • beg.

Antonyms for Abjure:

• v.

  • give up
    emphasize, allow.
  • Other antonyms:
    knuckle under, adhere, hold, court, undertake, avow, occupy, retain, capitulate, pursue, state, give in, haunt, advocate, embrace, espouse, defend, vindicate, endorse, contend, uphold, seek, surrender, confirm, acknowledge, bow, prosecute, succumb, vouch, favor, submit, admit, maintain, assert, yield, affirm, concede, accept, adopt, claim, acquiesce, protect, cherish, profess, keep, declare, vow, back, proclaim, support.

Homophones for Abjure:

• appeaser, AFISR, Abjurer, abukir, abuser.

Hyponym for Abjure:

• v.

  • communication
    renounce, repudiate, disown.