abjuring

verb

Definition of abjuringnext
present participle of abjure
1
as in renouncing
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 avoiding
to resist the temptation of a strict religious sect that abjures the luxuries, comforts, and conveniences of the modern world

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abjuring
  1. avoiding
  2. withdrawing
  3. denying
  4. contradicting
Verb
  • Government agencies, too, are feeling the pressure to do more with less while avoiding service cuts.
    Eric Steele, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, digital watermarks can be applied at the point of card manufacture, avoiding any supply chain disruption.
    Judy Moon, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of avoiding
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  • In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • But administration officials may have had broader reasons for officially withdrawing the draft regulations.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of withdrawing
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  • The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Whatever the purpose, there’s no denying the best carry-on luggage is a traveler’s best ally.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of denying
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  • In the hours following the attack, the was some initial confusion about whether law enforcement was investigating it as a terrorist incident, as the New Orleans mayor and an FBI special agent gave contradicting answers.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Check to see if the responses are consistently aligned, covering benefits without contradicting each other.
    Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of contradicting
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