A. Espouse
B. Support
C. Both A & B
D. Disavow

Explanation:

The word abjure means to reject, renounce, or formally give up a belief, claim, or practice.

In simple words: to say “I will not follow this anymore” or to abandon something completely.

The opposite of abjure is to accept, support, or adopt something, which is expressed by both espouse and support.

So, Both A & B is the correct answer.

Real-Life Example

Imagine a person changing opinions:

• He says, “I reject smoking forever” → this is abjuring smoking.
• Later, if he starts promoting or supporting healthy habits → he is espousing/supporting them.

Reject = Abjure
Accept/Support = Espouse / Support

Main Points for Exams

• Abjure means to reject or formally give up something.
• It is often used in legal, political, or moral contexts.
• Espouse and Support mean to accept or promote.
• Disavow is a synonym of abjure.
• Therefore, Both A & B is the correct antonym of Abjure.
• This type of question is common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL, and other competitive exams.

Quick Memory Trick

❌ Abjure = Reject
🤝 Espouse / Support = Accept

Reject ↔ Accept
Abjure ↔ Espouse / Support ✔️