Forswear
Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈswɛr/
Forswear (verb)
- To say you will not do something again, usually because you have decided to change your behaviour.
- To choose not to accept a belief or plan, and to replace it with a different one.
- To stop following a promise or oath, especially one made in a serious or official way.
Examples
- She forswears smoking and starts a new routine.
- They forswear late nights and go to bed early.