forswear
1 of 1verb/fɔrˈswɛr/
Forms:forswearing,forswore,forsworn
1
to formally reject something, often a belief, behavior, or allegiance
- He vowed to forswear violence after years of conflict.
- The monk forswore all worldly possessions upon entering the monastery.
- She forswore her former political party and joined the opposition.
- After the scandal, the CEO forswore any involvement in future lobbying.
- He forswore alcohol and committed to a sober lifestyle.