FORSWORN Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

forsworn

verb

variants also foresworn

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

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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, 6 June 2026
She’s since voted to block military aid to Israel and renounced the group.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 June 2026