What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disavow
Example
The company disavowed any involvement in the scandal. [disavowed: past tense]
Example
He disavowed his previous support for the controversial policy. [disavow: verb]
abjure
Example
The politician abjured his former party and joined a new one. [abjured: past tense]
Example
She abjured her previous lifestyle and became a nun. [abjure: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disavow is more commonly used than abjure in everyday language, especially in legal or political contexts. Abjure is less common but has a more formal and solemn tone, often used in religious or moral contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disavow and abjure?
Abjure is more formal and solemn than disavow, making it more appropriate for formal or serious contexts. Disavow can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the situation.
