Abjure and Rebuff

Abjure

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

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

Nearby Words: abjuration, abjuring

Rebuff

Rebuff verb - Reject outright and bluntly.

Abjure and rebuff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abjure" instead a verb "Rebuff".

Nearby Words: rebuffed, rebuffing

Common collocations

vows abjure vows rebuff vows
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