forswear
[ fawr-swair ]
/ fɔrˈswɛər /
verb (used with object), for·swore [fawr-swawr], /fɔrˈswɔr/, for·sworn [fawr-swawrn], /fɔrˈswɔrn/, for·swear·ing.
to reject or renounce under oath: to forswear an injurious habit.
to deny vehemently or under oath.
to perjure (oneself).
verb (used without object), for·swore [fawr-swawr], /fɔrˈswɔr/, for·sworn [fawr-swawrn], /fɔrˈswɔrn/, for·swear·ing.
to swear falsely; commit perjury.
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Origin of forswear
SYNONYMS FOR forswear
OTHER WORDS FROM forswear
for·swear·er, nounWords nearby forswear
for starters, Forster, forsterite, Forstner bit, for sure, forswear, forsworn, Forsyth, forsythia, fort, Fortaleza
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British Dictionary definitions for forswear
forswear
/ (fɔːˈswɛə) /
verb -swears, -swearing, -swore or -sworn
(tr) to reject or renounce with determination or as upon oath
(tr) to deny or disavow absolutely or upon oathhe forswore any knowledge of the crime
to perjure (oneself)
Derived forms of forswear
forswearer, nounWord Origin for forswear
Old English forswearian
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