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to abjure

verbformaluncommon/ɐbʒuˈɾaɾ/ab·ju·rar

Definition

1

To renounce formally a belief, doctrine, or opinion, often under oath; to recant publicly.

Usage examples

He was forced to abjure his allegiance to the old regime.
She abjured her former lifestyle after the conversion.

Common combinations

to abjure one's faithto abjure publicly