Abjure and Acknowledge

Abjure

Abjure verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Usage example: abjured some long-held beliefs when she converted to another religion

Acknowledge is an antonym for abjure.

Nearby Words: abjuration, abjuring

Acknowledge

Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

Abjure is an antonym for acknowledge in topics: verbally recognize authority, admit truth or reality of something, verbally recognize receipt of something.

Common collocations

relationship abjure relationship acknowledge relationship
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