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- DictionarySwear/swer/
verb
- 1. make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case: "Maria made me swear I would never tell anyone"
- 2. use language of a kind regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech in order to express anger or other strong emotion: "Peter swore under his breath"
noun
- 1. a word regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech; a swear word: informal "Griffin made contact with the coach, which led to him yelling a swear back in his direction"
to promise or undertake on oath or in a solemn manner; vow. to testify or state on oath: He swore it on the witness stand. to take (an oath), as in order to give solemnity or force to a declaration, promise, etc. to bind by an oath: to swear someone to secrecy. noun. Informal. a profane or obscene word; curse word:
verb. /swɛr/ Verb Forms. [intransitive] to use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry She fell down and swore loudly. I don't like to hear children swearing. swear at somebody/something Why did you let him swear at you like that? Take your English to the next level.
1. a. To declare or affirm solemnly by invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing: swore on the Bible that he would tell the truth. b. To say or affirm earnestly and with great conviction: I swear that I will pay you back. 2. To promise or pledge with a solemn oath; vow: He swore to do his duty. See Synonyms at promise. 3.
Apr 26, 2024 · 1. to declare or affirm (a statement) as true, esp by invoking a deity, etc, as witness. 2. (foll by by) a. to invoke (a deity, etc) by name as a witness or guarantee to an oath. b. to trust implicitly; have complete confidence (in) 3. (intransitive; often foll by at) to curse, blaspheme, or use swearwords.
Definitions of swear. verb. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. “Before God I swear I am innocent” synonyms: affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan, verify. see more. verb. promise solemnly; take an oath. see more. verb. utter obscenities or profanities. synonyms: blaspheme, curse, cuss, imprecate. blaspheme.
verb. uk / sweə r/ us past tense swore | past participle sworn. swear verb (BAD LANGUAGE) Add to word list Add to word list. B2. to use language that people think is rude or offensive: He was sent home because he swore at the teacher. She swore loudly and threw the box on the floor. Fewer examples. Please don't swear in front of the children.
Definition of swear – Learner’s Dictionary. swear. verb. uk / sweə r/ us past tense swore | past participle sworn. swear verb (BAD LANGUAGE) B2. to use language that people think is rude or offensive: He was sent home because he swore at the teacher. She swore loudly and threw the box on the floor. More examples.
