English Synonym Finder

adjure

Definitions

To urge or request someone solemnly or earnestly to do something.

To command or charge someone under oath or under penalty of a curse.

Examples

The judge did adjure the witness to tell the absolute truth under penalty of perjury.

I adjure you to reconsider your decision before you make a mistake you cannot undo.

Synonyms

beseech entreat implore supplicate urge conjure beg

Antonyms

command order demand dictate enjoin require insist