abjures

verb

Definition of abjuresnext
present tense third-person singular of abjure
1
as in renounces
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) abjured some long-held beliefs when she converted to another religion

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2
as in avoids
to resist the temptation of a strict religious sect that abjures the luxuries, comforts, and conveniences of the modern world

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  1. avoids
  2. denies
  3. contradicts
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  • The historical fantasy series My Lady Jane offers an alternative scenario where Jane (Emily Bader) avoids that fate with the help of her eventual husband, Lord Guilford Dudley (Edward Bluemel), and humans who can take animal form known as Ethians.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This 18-year-old bourbon avoids being overly oaky or tannic, and is even better than last year’s 17-year-old expression.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of avoids
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  • Although Amazon denies this, many believe that their RTO policy is being implemented in place of a layoff to avoid paying severance.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The letter also emphatically denies an assertion in Sheel Seidler’s lawsuit that the Seidler family may be considering relocating the team.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of denies
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  • Tallinn, Estonia, contradicts the idea that Latvia was home to the first tree, claiming the title for itself.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Pansy contradicts Chantelle’s recollections of being close to their mum.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
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