abjure

IPA/əbˈdʒʊə(r)/
IPA/əbˈdʒʊr/

abjure — verb

  • abjurepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • abjureshe / she / it
  • abjuredpast simple
  • abjuring-ing form

1. to state clearly and in a formal way, sometimes with a promise or under oath, th

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to state clearly and in a formal way, sometimes with a promise or under oath, that you have stopped believing in something or supporting it — for example, a religion, a political position, or a personal principle

例句

After much doubt, Minho abjured his former beliefs when he joined a new political party.

abjure + noun phrase (beliefs); formal renunciation

The former leader abjured violence on live television and asked for peace.

同義詞
  • renounce

    More common and less formal; can be used for any kind of rejection, including habits, titles, or claims.

  • repudiate

    Stronger and more aggressive; often implies publicly rejecting something as false or unacceptable.

  • forswear

    Similar formality but often applied to swearing off personal habits or actions rather than beliefs.

反義詞
  • embrace

    To welcome and accept something actively, the opposite of formally giving it up.

  • adopt

    To start believing in or supporting something new, the reverse of renouncing it.

文法句型

abjure + noun phrase

用法筆記

Only used in formal or literary contexts — in everyday conversation, 'give up', 'reject', or 'renounce' are more natural. The object is typically something the person previously believed in or supported, such as a religion, political view, claim, or principle.

常見錯誤

❌He abjured smoking last year.
✅He gave up smoking last year.
💡'abjure' is for renouncing beliefs or principles, not habits or addictions.
❌She abjured the job offer because it paid too little.
✅She turned down the job offer because it paid too little.
💡'abjure' is too formal for everyday decisions and is not used for rejecting offers.