forswear

[fɔːˈswɛə]

forswear Definition

• 1. agree to give up or do without (something)
• 2. formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Using forswear: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forswear" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He had to forswear his allegiance to the organization.

• Example

  I will forswear chocolate until I lose weight.

• Example

  She forswore her previous convictions and joined the opposing party.

forswear Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forswear

• renounce
• relinquish
• abjure
• waive
• cede

Antonyms for forswear

• adopt
• accept
• embrace

Phrases with forswear

• forswear oneself

  to break a promise or oath

  Example

  If you forswear yourself, you will be punished.

• forswear the devil

  to renounce evil or sinful ways

  Example

  The priest urged his congregation to forswear the devil and embrace God.

• forswear the bottle

  to quit drinking alcohol

  Example

  After years of heavy drinking, he finally decided to forswear the bottle and seek help.

Origins of forswear

from Old English 'forswerian', meaning 'to renounce'

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Summary: forswear in Brief

'Forswear' [fɔːˈswɛə] is a verb that means to give up or reject something, or to formally reject a previously held belief. It can be used in various contexts, such as renouncing an allegiance or quitting a habit, as in 'He had to forswear his allegiance to the organization.' 'Forswear' also has idiomatic expressions like 'forswear oneself,' which means to break a promise or oath.