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forswear

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8 lettersPronunciation /fə(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/Part of speech verbSorted aeforrswStarts with FEnds with R0 clues
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Definitions

  1. formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Word origin

From Middle English forsweren, from Old English forswerian (“to swear falsely”). Cognate with Old Saxon farswerian, Old High German farsweren, German verschwören. More at for- + swear.

Used in a sentence

  • We forswear allegiance and support for the Economic Freedom Fighters.
  • Never to woo her more; but do forswear her.
  • Like Innocence, and as serenely bold / As Truth, how loudly He forswears thy Gold!.

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