foreswear (Meaning)

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foreswear (v)

do without or cease to hold or adhere to

turn away from; give up

He solemnly foreswore any involvement in the nefarious scheme.
The witness was adamant, foreswearing any knowledge of the crime.
The penitent monk foreswore worldly pleasures, seeking redemption in austerity.
Despite his initial reluctance, the politician foreswore his political ambitions.
The former addict foreswore the use of illicit substances, determined to reclaim his life.
The treaty foreswore any aggression or acts of war between the two nations.
The doctor foreswore any confidential information about his patients.
The priest foreswore any judgment against the sinner, offering only compassion and guidance.
The environmentalist foreswore the use of disposable plastics, advocating for sustainable alternatives.
The rebel leader foreswore any allegiance to the oppressive regime, pledging resistance and independence.

do without or cease to hold or adhere to, turn away from; give up

repeal,renounce, deny,withdraw, abandon, renege, abjure, repudiate, recant, retract

assert, proclaim, state, proclaim, defend, contend, admit, claim, adhere (to), assert

He solemnly foreswore any involvement in the nefarious scheme.

The witness was adamant, foreswearing any knowledge of the crime.

The penitent monk foreswore worldly pleasures, seeking redemption in austerity.

Despite his initial reluctance, the politician foreswore his political ambitions.