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swear

verb

/swer/

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

To make a solemn statement or promise; to use offensive language.

I swear to tell the truth.

He swore to tell the truth in court.

swear by

curse, vow, pledge, promise, affirm

Entry 1

curse, vow, pledge, promise

Entry 2

promise, vow, curse, pledge, affirm

bless, praise, compliment, deny, renounce, retract

Entry 1

bless, praise, compliment

Entry 2

deny, renounce, retract

swear oath, swear allegiance, swear by something, swear word, swear an oath, swear in, swear by

Entry 1

swear oath, swear allegiance, swear by something, swear word

Entry 2

swear an oath, swear allegiance, swear in, swear by

to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

to move quickly back and forth; to tremble

To make a choice or judgment about something.