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🗣️swear

verb
/swɛər/
sway swear-word
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Meaning

To make a solemn statement or promise; to use offensive language.
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example Sentences

He swore to tell the truth in court.

I swear to tell the truth.

Example Expressions

swear by

Synonyms

promise, vow, curse, pledge, affirm
Entry 1
promise, vow, curse, pledge, affirm
Entry 2
curse, vow, pledge, promise

Antonyms

deny, renounce, retract, bless, praise, compliment
Entry 1
deny, renounce, retract
Entry 2
bless, praise, compliment

Collocations

swear an oath, swear allegiance, swear in, swear by, swear oath, swear by something, swear word
Entry 1
swear an oath, swear allegiance, swear in, swear by
Entry 2
swear oath, swear allegiance, swear by something, swear word

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