forswear

• Verbo que significa renunciar formalmente a algo ou abjurar, muitas vezes sob juramento ou com firme determinação; também pode indicar negar ou rejeitar algo solenemente.

A verb meaning to formally renounce or give up something, often under oath or with strong determination.

verbo irregular

1. Renounce or give upC2formal

   To formally or solemnly give up a belief, habit, or claim.

   Renunciar

   • He forswore his allegiance to the crown.
   • She forswore smoking after her health scare.
   • The knight forswore violence and took a vow of peace.

   Sinônimosabandonabjureeschewforgogive uprelinquishrenouncewaive

   Antônimosacceptadoptembraceespousemaintainuphold

2. Swear falselyC2formal

   To commit perjury; to lie under oath.

   Cometer perjúrio

   • The witness was accused of forswearing himself in court.
   • He forswore his testimony to protect his friend.
   • Forswearing in a legal proceeding is a serious crime.