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 English
forswearother
=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.

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