Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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abjure | No | No | Yes | No |
renounce | No | No | Yes | No |
abjure (verb) | renounce (verb) |
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formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure | cast off |
turn away from; give up | |
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily | |
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations |