forswear (Meaning)
forswear (v)
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
forswear (v. i.)
To reject or renounce upon oath; hence, to renounce earnestly, determinedly, or with protestations.
To deny upon oath.
To swear falsely; to commit perjury.
Synonyms & Antonyms of forswear
forswear Sentence Examples
- The politician forswore any involvement in the corruption scandal, vowing to maintain his integrity.
- The penitent sinner forswore his former sinful ways, seeking redemption for his past.
- The knight solemnly forswore his allegiance to the traitor king, choosing loyalty to honor.
- The addict forswore drugs, determined to reclaim control over his life.
- The gambler forswore all games of chance, recognizing the futility of his pursuit.
- The scientist forswore any research that could be used to harm humanity, embracing ethical principles.
- The priest forswore worldly possessions, committing himself to a life of poverty and service.
- The doctor forswore any misuse of her medical knowledge, pledging to protect the well-being of her patients.
- The student forswore procrastination, resolving to prioritize her studies and achieve her goals.
- The friend forswore gossip and slander, believing in the power of positive speech.
FAQs About the word forswear
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressureTo reject or renounce upon oath; hence, to renounce earnestly, determinedly, or with pr
renounce, repeal, abandon, repudiate, deny, retract, recant,withdraw, abjure, renege
admit, defend, contend,maintain, maintain, defend, acknowledge, proclaim, assert, state
The politician forswore any involvement in the corruption scandal, vowing to maintain his integrity.
The penitent sinner forswore his former sinful ways, seeking redemption for his past.
The knight solemnly forswore his allegiance to the traitor king, choosing loyalty to honor.
The addict forswore drugs, determined to reclaim control over his life.
