forswear
[ fawr-swair ]
/ fɔrˈswɛər /
verb (used with object), for·swore, for·sworn, for·swearing.
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, for·sworn, for·swearing.
to swear falsely; commit perjury.
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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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