unswear

[ uhn-swair ]

verb (used with object)

, un·swore, un·sworn, un·swear·ing.

1. to retract (something sworn swear or sworn swear to); recant by a subsequent oath; abjure.

unswear

/ ʌnˈswɛə /

verb

1. to retract or revoke (a sworn oath); abjure

Word History and Origins

Origin of unswear¹

First recorded in 1585–95; un- ² + swear

Example Sentences

Women think they can swear a thing and unswear it, to save or please themselves.

From Project Gutenberg

Why then the revoking my consent does annul, or make of none effect your oath; so you may unswear it again.

From Project Gutenberg