unswear

un·swear

[uhn-swair]
verb (used with object), un·swore, un·sworn, un·swear·ing.
to retract (something sworn or sworn to); recant by a subsequent oath; abjure.

Origin:
1585–95; un-2 + swear

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unswear (ʌnˈswɛə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -swears, -swearing, -swore, -sworn
to retract or revoke (a sworn oath); abjure

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