Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swear-off
verb
/swɛr ɔf/
Definition
To formally and firmly decide to stop doing something or to avoid something.
Examples
- After years of smoking, he decided to swear-off cigarettes for good.
- She made a public swear-off of junk food to improve her health.
- They agreed to swear-off social media for a month to focus on their studies.
Meaning
Swear-off refers to the commitment made by an individual to abstain from a particular habit or activity, often due to its negative consequences.
Synonyms
- Abstain
- Renounce
- Reject
- Curb
- Avoid
