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Vinony

forswear

verb

  1. perjure
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /fə(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/ / /fɔː(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/

verb

Etymology: From Middle English forsweren, from Old English forswerian (“to swear falsely”). Cognate with Old Saxon farswerian, Old High German farsweren, German verschwören. More at for- + swear.

  1. To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.

    “We forswear allegiance and support for the Economic Freedom Fighters.”

    “Never to woo her more; but do forswear her.”

  2. To commit perjury; to break an oath.