Forswear (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), for·swore [fawr-swawr], /fɔrˈswɔr/, for·sworn [fawr-swawrn], /fɔrˈswɔrn/, for·swear·ing.
  1. to reject or renounce under oath: to forswear an injurious habit.
  2. to deny vehemently or under oath.
  3. to perjure (oneself).
verb (used without object), for·swore [fawr-swawr], /fɔrˈswɔr/, for·sworn [fawr-swawrn], /fɔrˈswɔrn/, for·swear·ing.
  1. to swear falsely; commit perjury.
verb -swears, -swearing, -swore or -sworn
  1. to reject or renounce with determination or as upon oath
  2. to deny or disavow absolutely or upon oath
  3. to perjure (oneself)
Forswear (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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