Definition of FORSWEARING

forswearing

Meanings

Plural: forswearings

Noun

  • the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
  • The act of one who forswears.

Verb

  • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
  • present participle and gerund of forswear

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English forswerynge; equivalent to for- + swearing.

Scrabble Score: 18

forswearing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
forswearing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
forswearing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

forswearing is a valid Words With Friends word