Forswear Meaning in English
word
fɔɹˈswɛɹ
for-SWAIR
fɔːswˈeə
faw-SWAIR
Definition
To formally promise to give up something or to reject it, often in a serious or official way.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and literary; often used in legal, religious, or dramatic contexts. Collocates with 'violence,' 'lying,' 'allegiance,' etc. Different from simply 'promise'—implies a solemn vow and total renunciation. Not used in everyday speech.
Spanish: renegar - abjurar - jurar dejarPortuguese (BR): renunciar - abjurarPortuguese (PT): renunciar - abjurarChinese (Simplified): 发誓放弃 - 郑重弃绝Chinese (Traditional): 發誓放棄 - 鄭重棄絕Hindi: त्यागने की कसम खानाArabic: يُقْسِم على ترك - ينكر رسمياًBengali: পরিত্যাগ করা - শপথ করে বর্জন করাRussian: отречься - отказаться (торжественно)Japanese: 誓ってやめる - 放棄する（誓う）Vietnamese: thề từ bỏ - từ bỏ hoàn toànKorean: 맹세하고 버리다 - (공식적으로) 포기하다Turkish: yemin ederek vazgeçmek - resmen reddetmekUrdu: قسم کھا کر ترک کرنا - حلفاً انکار کرناIndonesian: bersumpah meninggalkan - bersumpah menolak
Example Sentences
He forswears all forms of violence.
basic
She decided to forswear lying forever.
basic
They all had to forswear their old allegiances.
basic
After the scandal, the politician publicly forswore any involvement.
natural
He forswore alcohol when his daughter was born.
natural
If you join this group, you must forswear loyalty to any other organization.
natural