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Abjure

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Updated June 2026

Definition

To formally renounce or retract a previously held belief, often under compulsion.

He was forced to abjure his religious convictions before the tribunal.

Pronunciation

IPA

/əbˈd͡ʒʊə/

Syllables

ab·jure

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Synonyms

renounce

Antonyms

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the rare J, the A-B-J-U-R-E pattern is unlikely to be guessed early, so save it for later rounds.

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Scrabble

J scores 8 points, making ABJURE an efficient use of that high-value tile.

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