Meaning of the word swear in English

What does swear mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swear

US /swer/

UK /sweər/

to use offensive language, especially as an expression of anger or frustration

Example:

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He tends to swear a lot when he's angry.

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Please don't swear in front of the children.

Synonym:

curse blaspheme cuss execrate

to make a solemn promise, often by invoking a divine being or a sacred object

Example:

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I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

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She made him swear on the Bible.

Synonym:

vow pledge promise affirm attest

to state or assert something very strongly and confidently

Example:

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I could swear I saw him leave.

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She would swear on her life that she was innocent.

Synonym:

assert declare insist maintain affirm

Related Word:

swear by