Recant

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verb to solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim

  • The defendant decided to abjure his previous statement and plead guilty instead.
  • She promised to abjure junk food for a month, but ended up giving in after a week.
  • I abjure that TV show, it's so boring.
  • He abjured his old habits and embraced a healthier lifestyle.