forswear
verb | /forswear/
Essential WordsHARD
to formally reject or renounce something
forswear
verb | /forswear/
Essential WordsHARDto formally reject or renounce something
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Synonyms
abjurerenouncerecantdisavow
Antonyms
assertupholdacknowledge
Examples
"He chose to forswear his previous political affiliations."
"She forswore the practice after learning of its harm."
Etymology
from Old English forsweorcan “to deny by oath”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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