Verb
abjure
IPA /əbˈdʒʊə(r)/
To declare formally that you reject a belief or will stop a particular kind of behaviour.
See example sentence: abjure
In the novel, the former warrior abjures violence.
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Verb
jettison
IPA /ˈdʒetɪsn/
To abandon a plan, idea or practice that is no longer wanted.
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We jettisoned our elaborate dinner plans and ordered a pizza.
Verb
repudiate
IPA /rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/
To firmly reject an idea, proposal or belief and make clear that you will not accept or support it.
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She repudiated the suggestion that neighbours should pay for his mistake.
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ostracise
IPA /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/
To deliberately exclude someone from a group by refusing to speak to them, meet them or accept their participation.
See example sentence: ostracise
The children ostracised a new classmate because she dressed differently.
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disavow
IPA /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/
To state openly that you are not responsible for something, do not support it or have no connection with it.
See example sentence: disavow
The club disavowed the insulting comments posted by a former member.
Verb
abhor
IPA /əbˈhɔː(r)/
To feel very strong dislike for something, especially behaviour that you believe is cruel, dishonest or morally wrong.
See example sentence: abhor
I abhor bullying and always speak up when I see it.
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