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unswear

American  
[uhn-swair] / ʌnˈswɛər /

verb (used with object)

unswore, unsworn, unswearing

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

unswear British  
/ ʌnˈswɛə /

verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of unswear

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

Example Sentences

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If you want me to talk about fishing you will have to unswear me.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thinkst that thou canst unswear thy oath again?

From King Edward III by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)

He must unswear it," said Priscilla, "that is all.

From He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony

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