Abjure

‘Abjure!’ giving her her choice between the death of her infant and the death of her conscience.

Les Miserables 2008

Abjure the fabrication of weapons which can only be useful to abridge human life, already too short for repentance, or to encourage with

The Fair Maid of Perth 2008

Priming audiences with unseen pitches for Coke and popcorn was one thing, Mr. Talese determined, but the real test was whether rather less obvious messages would work, messages such as "Vote for Lionel Smudge," "Abjure Fleshly Lusts," and "Drink More Strega."

Scaring Up a Cocktail 2007

Clinging to the woman's yellow robe, he cried in anguish, 'Abjure!

Mexico Michener, James 1992

Abjure! 'but she refused, and he was dragged down the improvised steps as the executioners prepared to set fire to the wood.

Mexico Michener, James 1992

Abjure all fopperies, such as white silk linings, silk collars, etc.; above all, the shirt-front should be plain.

Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. Sarah Annie Frost

'Abjure!' cried Erard and Massieu, 'or you will be taken and burnt.'

Joan of Arc Gower, Ronald Sutherland, Lord, 1845-1916 1893

One while he said, "Jeanne, we pity you so!" and another, "Abjure or be burned!"

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 John [Editor] Rudd 1885

'Abjure!' cried Erard and Massieu, 'or you will be taken and burnt.'

Joan of Arc Ronald Sutherland Gower 1880

Abjure it, or you make no way with this mad thing.

Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868