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.

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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

See Examples For:

unswear unsworn

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony

Thinkst that thou canst unswear thy oath again?

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

The 4-1 vote Monday to add the positions will budget two unsworn public information officers, one sergeant for the team that focuses on entertainment- and alcohol-related law enforcement and one sheriff’s deputy.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023

Solan said he recognizes the value of unsworn staff in certain situations, voicing his support for a proposed expansion of the city’s park ranger program.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2022

The former Minnesota Timberwolves forward was charged with unsworn falsification, the station reported.

From Fox News ● Oct. 3, 2021

The law requires a tenant to show an unsworn “hardship declaration,” which can then block the evictions process.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 13, 2021

Andrew Mlangeni, the last accused, made an unsworn state-ment admitting that he carried messages and instructions for MK and had disguised himself as a priest to facilitate this work.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela