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unswear

verb

  1. to unsay or retract something sworn
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Wiktionary

verb

Etymology: From un- + swear.

  1. To recall a previously sworn oath.

    The Ape was glad to end the strife so light , And there - to swore ; for who would not oft swear , And oft unswear , a diadem to bear ?

    unswear that oath again, I'll tell you all;