forswear
🇬🇧 UK/fɒ:'swєә/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To solemnly renounce or deny something, especially under oath; to commit perjury
发誓放弃;发伪誓,作伪证
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishforswearother
=forswear
Example Sentences
- 1.
The witness forswore under oath that he had not received any payment.
- 2.
He forswore his former lifestyle and dedicated himself to religious service.