Forswear

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈswɛr/

Forswear (verb)

  1. To say you will not do something again, usually because you have decided to change your behaviour.
  2. To choose not to accept a belief or plan, and to replace it with a different one.
  3. 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.