abjure vs give a wide berth to

abjure

verb
  • To reject with solemnity; to abandon forever; to repudiate; to disclaim. 

  • To abstain from; to avoid; to shun. 

  • To renounce upon oath; to forswear; to disavow. 

give a wide berth to

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