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forsook
verb
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Divide forsook into syllables:

for · sook

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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