
Forswear
Commitment Intensity
Using 'forswear' emphasizes a strong commitment to quitting a habit.

After his health scare, he forswore junk food completely.
Formal Context
'Forswear' is formal and might not be common in everyday conversation.

In his speech, the mayor announced he would forswear any salary increase.
Serious Undertaking
The word 'forswear' implies a serious and often public declaration.

She forswore her corporate career for a life of activism.
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AbjureDenyDisavowDisclaimRecantRelinquishRenounceRetract
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