for·swear

[fawr-swair] verb, for·swore, for·sworn, for·swearing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to reject or renounce under oath: to forswear an injurious habit.
2.
to deny vehemently or under oath.
3.
to perjure (oneself).
verb (used without object)
4.
to swear falsely; commit perjury.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English forsweren, Old English forswerian. See for-, swear

for·swear·er, noun


1. abjure, relinquish, forgo, forsake, abandon.
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forswear (fɔːˈswɛə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -swears, -swearing, -swore, -sworn
1.  (tr) to reject or renounce with determination or as upon oath
2.  (tr) to deny or disavow absolutely or upon oath: he forswore any knowledge of the crime
3.  to perjure (oneself)
 
[Old English forswearian]
 
for'swearer
 
n

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forswear
O.E. forswerian "swear falsely," also "abandon or renounce on oath," from for- "completely" + swerian "to swear."
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Example sentences
Magnanimous in peace as in war, he urged his countrymen to forswear hatred and
  make the best of their situation.
It is no reason to forswear knowledge of ourselves, particularly when the
  potential benefits are great.
Salaries are so low that an official has to be a saint to forswear any extra
  earning opportunities.
He who has once tasted this fruit can never more forswear it.
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