abjure abjure /əbˈdʒʊər/

verb

1. Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure  ( abjure , recant , resile , forswear , retract )
   formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
    He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
   He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
    She abjured her beliefs
   She abjured her beliefs