Foreswear: meaning, definitions and examples

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foreswear

 

[ fษ”หrหˆswษ›r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal usage

To forswear is to formally reject or renounce a belief, cause, or claim. It often implies a solemn oath to abandon something previously upheld. This term is typically used in legal or formal contexts.

Synonyms

abjure, renounce, retract

Examples of usage

  • He decided to forswear his allegiance to the former regime.
  • She took an oath to forswear any past affiliations.
  • The witness was asked to forswear his previous statements.

Translations

Translations of the word "foreswear" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renunciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verzichten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyerahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrzec siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่พž้€€ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renoncer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renunciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vazgeรงmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ธฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„ ุนู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdรกt se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpovedati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ˜ แƒ—แƒฅแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renunciar

Etymology

The word 'forswear' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English 'forswearan', which combines 'for-', meaning 'against', and 'swear', meaning 'to take an oath'. This etymology highlights the word's connotation of not only rejection but also a formal repudiation often accompanied by an oath or promise. The term has existed in various forms since the 12th century and has been used in legal and religious texts to indicate a clear break from previous beliefs or commitments. Over time, forswear has evolved to encompass both the act of rejecting something and the serious implications of making such a pledge, making it a powerful term in discussions around loyalty and belief.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,454, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.