forswear
/fə(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/
verb 2
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1FORSWEAR + NOUN
allegiance
Definitions
verb
1
To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.
We forswear allegiance and support for the Economic Freedom Fighters.
Never to woo her more; but do forswear her.
2
To commit perjury; to break an oath.
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We forswear allegiance and support for the Economic Freedom Fighters.
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Never to woo her more; but do forswear her.
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Like Innocence, and as serenely bold / As Truth, how loudly He forswears thy Gold!.
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