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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 make or become stronger.

To summarize and state again the main points of something.

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

to cover or enclose something