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Swear – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case.

Usage examples:

Maria made me swear i would never tell anyone

Synonims:

PromiseVowPromise under oathSolemnly promisePledge oneselfGive one's wordTake an oathSwear an oathSwear on the bibleGive an undertakingUndertakeAffirmWarrantStateAssertDeclare
verb

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.

Usage examples:

Peter swore under his breath
noun

Use offensive language, especially as an expression of anger.

Usage examples:

Peter swore under his breath

Synonims:

CurseBlasphemeUtter profanitiesUtter oathsBe foul-mouthedUse bad/foul languageBe blasphemousTake the lord's name in vainSwear like a trooperDamnCussTurn the air blueEff and blind
noun

An offensive word, used especially to express anger; a swear word.

Usage examples:

Griffin made contact with the coach, which led to him yelling a swear back in his direction
noun

A word regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech; a swear word.

Usage examples:

Griffin made contact with the coach, which led to him yelling a swear back in his direction
verb

To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

Swear translation into English

Swear: translate from English into Chinese

Translate swear into Chinese (Simplified)}
发誓, 誓, 起誓, 应诺, 咒骂, 骂, 诅, 谩骂, 矢, 应承

Swear: translate from English into Dutch

Translate swear into Dutch}
Zweer, Zweren, Vloeken, Bezweren, Eed afleggen, Ketteren, Over ede beloven, Godslasteren

Swear: translate from English into French

Translate swear into French}
Jurer, Prêter serment, Assermenter, Affirmer, Insulter, Blasphémer, Flairer

Swear: translate from English into German

Translate swear into German}
Schwören, Fluchen, Schimpfen, Geloben, Ablegen, Pöbeln

Swear: translate from English into Hindi

Translate swear into Hindi}
कसम खाता, सशपथ वचन देना, क़सम खिलाना, सौगंध खाना, शपथ लेना, शपथ ग्रहण करना

Swear: translate from English into Italian

Translate swear into Italian}
Imprecare, Giurare, Bestemmiare, Prestare giuramento, Fare giurare, Affermare con giuramento

Swear: translate from English into Korean

Translate swear into Korean}
욕을 하다, 저주, 이르게 하다, 맹세하다, 욕되게 신의 이름을 부르다, 신께 맹세하다, 선서시키다

Swear: translate from English into Russian

Translate swear into Russian}
Ругаться, Клясться, Поклясться, Присягать, Ругать, Божиться, Браниться, Обругать, Ругательство, Клятва, Присяга, Побожиться, Ругнуться, Богохульствовать, Ругнуть, Приводить к присяге, Богохульничать, Заставлять поклясться, Давать показания под присягой, Выбраниться, Не гармонировать, Богохульство

Swear: translate from English into Spanish

Translate swear into Spanish}
Jurar, Maldecir, Prestar

Word origin

Old English swerian of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zweren, German schwören, also to answer.

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Swear – similar words

swearing

noun

The use of offensive language.

Usage examples:

There's a lot of swearing in the show
verb

Make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case.

Usage examples:

Maria made me swear i would never tell anyone
Swearing - all meanings in English

Swear synonims

affirm

əˈfɜːm

verb

State emphatically or publicly.

Usage examples:

He affirmed the country's commitment to peace
verb

To state something is true, or to state your support for an idea, opinion, etc.

Usage examples:

[ t ] applicants signed a form affirming their citizenship., [ + that clause ] these stories affirm…
verb

To state something as true

Usage examples:

[ + (that) ] the suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening., she affirmed her intenti…
Affirm - all meanings in English

assert

əˈsɜːt

verb

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Usage examples:

The company asserts that the cuts will not affect development
verb

To state an opinion or claim a right forcefully

Usage examples:

[ + that clause ] the companies have asserted that everything they did was appropriate., several me…
verb

To behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others

Usage examples:

I really must assert myself more in meetings., don't be afraid to assert yourself and make your vie…
Assert - all meanings in English

blaspheme

ˌblæsˈfiːm

verb

Speak irreverently about god or sacred things.

Usage examples:

He has blasphemed against the holy spirit
verb

To use offensive words or make statements that show no respect for god or religion

Blaspheme - all meanings in English

curse

kɜːs

noun

A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.

Usage examples:

She'd put a curse on him
verb

An offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.

Usage examples:

At every blow there was a curse
verb

To say rude or offensive words about something or someone because you are angry

Usage examples:

[ i ] no coach is allowed to curse at or lay a hand on a player., if we don't do something about th…
Curse - all meanings in English

cuss

kʌs

noun

An annoying or stubborn person or animal.

Usage examples:

He was certainly an unsociable cuss
verb

Another term for curse (sense 2 of the noun).

verb

To say words that are not polite because you are angry

Cuss - all meanings in English

damn

dæm

verb

(in christian belief) be condemned by god to suffer eternal punishment in hell.

Usage examples:

Be forever damned with lucifer
exclamation

Expressing anger or frustration.

Usage examples:

Damn! i completely forgot!
adjective

Used to emphasize or express anger or frustration with someone or something.

Usage examples:

Turn that damn thing off!
Damn - all meanings in English

declare

dɪˈkleər

verb

Say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.

Usage examples:

The prime minister declared that the programme of austerity had paid off
verb

To announce or express something clearly and publicly, esp. officially

Usage examples:

The courts declared the policy unconstitutional., a state of emergency has been declared because of…
verb

To make a public or official statement about something

Usage examples:

All pre-existing health conditions should be declared to your insurer., after the acquittal, ceo, b…
Declare - all meanings in English

eff and blind

phrase

To swear, using words that are considered offensive

Usage examples:

She was effing and blinding and saying it was all my fault., they effed and blinded at him and told…
Eff and blind - all meanings in English

promise

noun

A declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

Usage examples:

What happened to all those firm promises of support?
verb

Assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

Usage examples:

He promised to forward my mail
Promise - all meanings in English

state

noun

The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

Usage examples:

The state of the company's finances
verb

Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Usage examples:

The report stated that more than 51 per cent of voters failed to participate
noun

A condition or way of being

Usage examples:

The stable was preserved in its original state., your room is in a terrible state., it's a sad stat…
State - all meanings in English

swear like a trooper

idiom

To use a lot of offensive language

Usage examples:

He was extremely drunk and swearing like a trooper.
Swear like a trooper - all meanings in English

turn the air blue

idiom

To swear a lot (= use rude words), or to involve a lot of swearing

Usage examples:

I backed the car into a wall and turned the air blue, i'm ashamed to say., his television shows reg…
Turn the air blue - all meanings in English

undertake

verb

Commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.

Usage examples:

A firm of builders undertook the construction work
verb

Catch up with and pass (another vehicle) while travelling on the inside.

Usage examples:

He undertook me, at 70 mph, while on his mobile phone
verb

Enter upon an activity or enterprise

Undertake - all meanings in English

vow

noun

A solemn promise.

Usage examples:

Who would have guessed someone so young could make such a solemn vow and keep it for over fifty yea…
verb

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Usage examples:

The rebels vowed to continue fighting
Vow - all meanings in English

warrant

noun

A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.

Usage examples:

Magistrates issued a warrant for his arrest
verb

Justify or necessitate (a course of action).

Usage examples:

The employees feel that industrial action is warranted
verb

To make a particular action necessary or correct, or to be a reason to do something

Usage examples:

His injury was serious enough to warrant an operation., i can see circumstances in which these type…
Warrant - all meanings in English

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