Abjuring: meaning, definitions and examples

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abjuring

 

[ ษ™bหˆdส’สŠrษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal rejection

To abjure means to solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim. It is often used in a formal context, where an individual disassociates themselves from beliefs that they once held. The term carries a sense of seriousness and commitment to abandoning certain views. In legal terms, it can also relate to the renunciation of allegiance to a sovereign or government. The act of abjuring can symbolize a significant change in oneโ€™s convictions.

Synonyms

disavow, forswear, reject, renounce.

Examples of usage

  • He abjured his former beliefs after much contemplation.
  • The politician abjured his earlier statements to align with party ideals.
  • She abjured the use of violence in her activism.

Translations

Translations of the word "abjuring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abjurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abjizieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menolak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั€ั–ะบะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abdykowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พๆฃ„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abjurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abjurar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vazgeรงmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ธฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฎู„ูŠ ุนู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abjurovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ abjurovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opustiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afneita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abjurar

Etymology

The word 'abjuring' originates from the Latin term 'abjurare', which means 'to renounce' or 'to swear away'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'ab-', meaning 'away from', and 'jurare', meaning 'to swear'. The concept of abjuration has been present throughout history, particularly in contexts of religious faith and political allegiance. It has appeared in various significant historical documents, often related to individuals distancing themselves from former beliefs or institutions. Over time, the usage of 'abjure' has expanded beyond strictly legal or theological contexts to include personal convictions and ideologies. The term is now recognized in English literature and politics as a powerful declaration of one's commitment to a new set of beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,796, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.