forswear
for·swear
verb \fȯr-ˈswer\for·swore\-ˈswȯr\for·sworn\-ˈswȯrn\for·swear·ing
Definition of FORSWEAR
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 oath
intransitive verb
: to swear falsely
Variants of FORSWEAR
for·swear also fore·swear \fȯr-ˈswer\
Examples of FORSWEAR
- She forswore her allegiance to the old regime.
- He foreswore cigarettes as his New Year's resolution.
Origin of FORSWEAR
Middle English forsweren, from Old English forswerian, from for- + swerian to swear
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Rhymes with FORSWEAR
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