Abjure and Shun

Abjure

Abjure verb - To resist the temptation of.
Usage example: a strict religious sect that abjures the luxuries, comforts, and conveniences of the modern world

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

Nearby Words: abjuration, abjuring

Shun

Shun verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Abjure and shun are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abjure" instead a verb "Shun".

Nearby Word: shunned

Common collocations

violence abjure violence shun violence
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