SWEAR OFF Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase swear off. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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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 | ||||||
