adjuration

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Noun adjuration has 1 sense

adjuration - a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
--₁ is a kind of entreaty, prayer, appeal

Derived forms: verb adjure₂, verb adjure₁

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Adjuration

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A solemn or earnest urging or advising; a fervent request or plea.

Example sentence: I heard the adjuration in his voice as he begged for their help.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To urge someone earnestly or solemnly.

Example sentence: She adjured him to tell the truth, no matter the consequences.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 2:

Definition: To charge solemnly, as if under oath or constraint.

Example sentence: The witness was adjured to speak nothing but the truth.