swear

US /swer/
UK /swer/
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1.

mengumpat, memaki

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

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He tends to swear a lot when he's angry.
Dia cenderung banyak mengumpat saat marah.
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Please don't swear in front of the children.
Tolong jangan mengumpat di depan anak-anak.
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2.

bersumpah, berjanji

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

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I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Saya bersumpah untuk mengatakan yang sebenarnya, seluruh kebenaran, dan tidak lain kecuali kebenaran.
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She made him swear on the Bible.
Dia membuatnya bersumpah di atas Alkitab.
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3.

menegaskan, meyakinkan

to state or assert something very strongly and confidently

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I could swear I saw him leave.
Aku bisa bersumpah aku melihatnya pergi.
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She would swear on her life that she was innocent.
Dia akan bersumpah demi nyawanya bahwa dia tidak bersalah.
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