forsworn

verb

variants also foresworn
Definition of forswornnext
past participle of forswear
as in renounced
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) the new government would have to forswear the use of torture if it wished to be granted full diplomatic recognition

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Recent Examples of forsworn Three other Democrats previously in receipt of copious donations have similarly forsworn further AIPAC funding. — Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forsworn
  1. renounced
  2. withdrawn
  3. repealed
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  • Spiritually, His Holiness is an emanation, or tulku, of the bodhisattva Chenrezig, who renounced nirvana to help mankind.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
  • What follows are dozens of examples of how those whose names are familiar (or aren’t) and legendary (or infamous) for their actions while representing the state have been embraced (or renounced) by the rest of the country and beyond.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of renounced
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  • Like adult Roth IRAs, contributions can generally be withdrawn at any time without taxes or penalties.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Mamdani joined a growing list of prominent Democrats who have withdrawn their support for Platner following the allegations.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
Definition of withdrawn
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  • Justices found Yoon violated Cabinet members’ deliberation rights, falsified and destroyed the martial law proclamation, and used security forces to obstruct his arrest before lawmakers swiftly repealed the decree.
    — Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • However, the City Council at the time repealed the measure and called it unworkable.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of repealed

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