forsook
verbHow many syllables in forsook?
There are 2 syllables in the word forsook.How to pronounce forsook:
Definition of forsook:
- forsook (verb):
- to renounce or turn away from entirely
- to withdraw support or friendship from
Synonyms for forsook:
abandon
abandoned
cast off
desert
deserted
discarded
disown
dumped
flung
jettison
jilt
leave
leave in the lurch
left
marooned
quit
quitted
repudiate
strand
stranded
throw over
Antonyms for forsook:
achieved
acquired
attained
bagged
came by
came to have
earned
fell to the lot
felt
found
gained
got
got a hold of
got hold of
got one's hands on
had
hit
knew
laid hold of
landed
met
met with
obtained
reached
realised
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