Main Entry: for·swear

Variant(s): also fore·swear \fȯr-ˈswer\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): for·swore \-ˈswȯr\; for·sworn \-ˈswȯrn\; for·swear·ing

Etymology: Middle English forsweren, from Old English forswerian, from for- + swerian to swear

Date: before 12th century

transitive verb 1 : to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
2 a : to reject or renounce under oath b : to renounce earnestly
3 : to deny under oathintransitive verb : to swear falsely

synonyms see abjure