verb

forthink

Forthink (verb) means to cause distress or regret to; cause to regret or repent; to vex.

verb

To cause distress or regret to; cause to regret or repent; to vex.

To regret; repent.

To repent, be sorry for.

To change one's mind about; to renounce.

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Etymology

From Middle English forthinken, forthynken (“to displease, cause to regret”), corresponding to for- (“mis-”) + think (“to seem, appear”), from Old English þyncan (“to seem, appear”); see methinks. Cognate with Middle High German verdunken (“to displease”), Icelandic forþykkja (“to displease”). Compare also Old English forþencan (“to mistrust, despise, despair”), Dutch verdenken (“to suspect”), German verdenken (“to blame”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of forthink?

"forthink" (verb) means to cause distress or regret to; cause to regret or repent; to vex.

What are the different meanings of forthink?

"forthink" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cause distress or regret to; cause to regret or repent; to vex; 2. To regret; repent; 3. To repent, be sorry for.