What is another word for forewent?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːwənt] (IPA)

Forewent is a term to describe an activity or action that one has given up or sacrificed. Synonyms for forewent include waived, forfeited, relinquished, renounced, surrendered, and sacrificed. Waived is often used in a legal context to refer to giving up a right or claim voluntarily. Forfeited usually refers to the loss of something valuable as a consequence of wrongdoing or violation. Relinquished, renounced, and surrendered tend to be more emotionally charged; they imply giving up something dear or important. Sacrificed may connote a noble act that involves willingly accepting loss or hardship for the benefit of others. Overall, these synonyms for forewent all express the idea of letting go of something valuable in one way or another.

What are the hypernyms for Forewent?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Forewent

The fool of a fuller went out and made for the trooper's house, whilst his wife forewent him thither by the underground passage, and going up, sat down beside the soldier her leman.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
With praiseworthy public spirit, however, Mr. Sullivan forewent his revenge, and, having cleansed his hair, ran with all speed to get out the fire-engine.
"The Delectable Duchy"
Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
So he arose and followed her, and she forewent him, till they came to the palace.
"Tales from the Arabic Volume 3"
John Payne

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