forswore

Meanings

• Verb

  To deny or renounce, especially solemnly and especially a promise or an oath.

  - "He forswore his allegiance to the king."
  - "She forswore her promise to keep the secret."

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Rhymes

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swore , ore , core , more

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Variants

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foreswear , foreswearing , foreswears , foreswore , foresworn , forswear , forswearing , forswears , forswore , forsworn

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Etymology

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From Old English forswurian ‘to deny, reject,’ from for- ‘against’ + swurian ‘to swear’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'forswear' is derived from Old English forswurian, which means 'to deny, reject, or forsake'.

2. The term 'forsworn' can be used to describe someone who has renounced their previous allegiance or beliefs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oath: An oath is a promise or pledge, often made with a religious element, sworn to uphold a principle or value.

2. Renunciation: Renunciation is the act of giving up or relinquishing something, often for religious or moral reasons.

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Culture

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In literature, forswore is often used in the context of oaths and promises. It can represent a significant turning point in a character's life, as when they renounce their previous beliefs or loyalties.

How to Memorize "forswore"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a courtroom, solemnly denying an accusation and renouncing their previous statement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of denial or renunciation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Forswear false swears' or 'Forget swearing'.

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