Abjure and Defect

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Abjure verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

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Defect and abjure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defect" instead a verb "Abjure".

Nearby Words: abjuration, abjuring

Defect verb - Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army.

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Abjure and defect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abjure" instead a verb "Defect".

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