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SWEAR OFF Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the phrase swear off. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase swear off. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SWEAR OFF

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abjure
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

abstain
verbv
verb

• refrain from voting

• choose not to consume

diminish
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

disavow
verbv
verb

• refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with

eschew
verbv
verb

• avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

forgo
verbv
verb

• do without or cease to hold or adhere to

• be earlier in time; go back further

• lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

forsake
verbv
verb

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

quit
verbv
verb

• put an end to a state or an activity

• give up or retire from a position

• go away or leave

• turn away from; give up

• give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat

refuse
verbv
noun

• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

verb

• show unwillingness towards

• not accept as true

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• refuse to let have

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

relinquish
verbv
verb

• part with a possession or right

• do without or cease to hold or adhere to

• turn away from; give up

• release, as from one's grip

renounce
verbv
verb

• give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

• leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

• turn away from; give up

• cast off

repudiate
verbv
verb

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

give up
verbv
verb

• lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

• give up with the intent of never claiming again

• give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat

• put an end to a state or an activity

• give up what is not strictly needed

• part with a possession or right

• leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

• relinquish possession or control over

• give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

• stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

• allow the other (baseball) team to score

• stop consuming

Best Hypernyms For SWEAR OFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for swear off, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
assure promise

Alternatives for ABJURE

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