How to Pronounce "forswear"
word
for-SWAIR
faw-SWAIR
Definition
To formally promise to give up something or to reject it, often in a serious or official way.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɔɹˈswɛɹ
British English
fɔːswˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-SWAIR
UK
faw-SWAIR
Listen in Context
He forswears all forms of violence.
She decided to forswear lying forever.
They all had to forswear their old allegiances.
After the scandal, the politician publicly forswore any involvement.