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.