Forswear and Forsake

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Forswear

Forswear verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Usage example: the new government would have to forswear the use of torture if it wished to be granted full diplomatic recognition

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Forsake is a synonym for forswear in abandon topic. In some cases you can use "Forsake" instead a verb "Forswear", when it comes to topics like relinquish, renounce. popular alternative

Forsake

Forsake verb - To cause to remain behind.

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Forswear is a synonym for forsake in abandon topic. You can use "Forswear" instead a verb "Forsake", if it concerns topics such as relinquish, give up, renounce. popular alternative

Nearby Words: forsaken, forsaking

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vengeance	forswear vengeance	forsake vengeance
ways	forswear ways	forsake ways

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