abjure
advancedC2/əbˈdʒʊr/ · ab-jure
To renounce a belief, cause, or claim formally and publicly.
Meanings
To renounce a belief, cause, or claim formally and publicly.
کسی عقیدے، مقصد یا دعوے کو باقاعدہ طور پر اور عوامی طور پر چھوڑ دینا۔
ترک کرنا
tark karna
Common Collocations
- abjure a faith
- abjure responsibilities
- abjure a political stance
Example Sentences
He decided to abjure his former beliefs after much contemplation.
اس نے بہت غور و فکر کے بعد اپنے سابق عقائد ترک کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne bohat ghor o fikar ke baad apne sauqibi aqaid tark karne ka faisla kiya.
To lead a life of integrity, she chose to abjure all forms of deceit.
ایمانداری کی زندگی گزارنے کے لئے، اس نے تمام قسم کی فریب کاری ترک کرنے کا انتخاب کیا۔
Imandari ki zindagi guzarnay ke liye, us ne tamam qism ki fareb kaari tark karne ka intekhab kiya.
The politician was urged to abjure his controversial statements.
سیاستدان سے اس کے متنازعہ بیانات ترک کرنے کا مطالبہ کیا گیا۔
Siyasatdan se is ke mutanazia bayanat tark karne ka mutalba kiya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'abjure' as 'abandon' your previous beliefs.
Imagine a person burning their old books and writings, symbolizing the act of renunciation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو چھوڑ دوں کیا تمھاری خاطر، یہ انکار تیرے اقرار کی ماند ہے。
Khud ko chhod doon kya tumhari khatir, Yeh inkaar tere iqraar ki mand hai.
Should I forsake myself for your sake, This denial is like your acceptance.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھوڑنے میں بھی دہرا ہونا پڑتا ہے۔
Chhodne mein bhi dhaira hona parta hai.
Sometimes one must be resolute even in letting go.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "abjurare" — to deny upon oath
First known use: 15th century
The word entered English via Old French in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a formal renunciation or rejection, often of beliefs or claims.