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    forswear

    forswear - Dictionary definition and meaning for word forswear

    Definition
    (verb) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
    Synonyms : abjure , recant , resile , retract
    Example Sentence
    • He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
    • She abjured her beliefs
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forswear

formally swear to renounce..

Swear to forsake.

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BeFOR SWEARing, don't allow yourself to do so by putting $5 in the jar.

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