We forswear allegiance and support for the Economic Freedom Fighters.
Source: wiktionary
Forswear
/fə(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "forswear" (138 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Verb(6 words)
abandonabdicateabjureacknowledge defeatassert the contraryback downback outbackwaterbeliebrush asideceasecedechuckchuck outclimb downcontemncontestcontradictcontravenecontrovert
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countercrawfish out
Strong matches (41)
Related words (69)
have done withignoreimpugnjoin issue uponkiss good byekiss good-byelay downleave offmake a sacrificenot acceptnot admitnullifyopposepalinodepart withpasspass bypass uppush asidequitclaim
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rebuffrecallrecantrefuserefuse to admitrefuse to considerrefuterejectrelinquishrenderrender uprenegerenouncerepelrepudiaterepulseresignretractrevokeridsacrificescoutshove awaysparespurnstopsurrenderswallowswearswear offtake backtake issue withtake the pledgethrow awaythrow outthrow upturn awayturn outunsayvacatewaivewithdrawyield
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abjure, recant, abandon, abdicate, abjure.
- Sentence evidence is available for forswear, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "forswear".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "forswear"
Keep "forswear" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "forswear" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "forswear", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "forswear" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
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7 total sentences available.
Never to woo her more; but do forswear her.
Source: wiktionary
Like Innocence, and as serenely bold / As Truth, how loudly He forswears thy Gold!.
Source: wiktionary
Long since he had given up every intention of returning to civilization, and now he had decided to see no more his black friends of the Waziri. He had forsworn humanity forever. He had started life an ape—as an ape he would die.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "forswear"?
Closest matches include abjure, recant, abandon, abdicate, abjure.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "forswear"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.