swear

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈswɛər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/swɛr/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(swâr)

Inflections of 'swear' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
swears
v 3rd person singular
swearing
v pres p
swore
v past
sworn
v past p

swear
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Sense: Verb: use obscene language
Synonyms:
curse Collocations, cuss (informal), utter obscenities, utter profanities, use bad language, use strong language, use swear words, use curse words (US, informal), use cuss words (US, informal), do a swear (UK, slang), utter an oath, eff and jeff (UK, slang), eff and blind (UK, slang), swear like a trooper (UK, informal), swear like a sailor (informal), use a four-letter word (informal)
Sense: Verb: swear an oath
Synonyms:
swear an oath, take an oath, vow Collocations, give your word, promise Collocations, pledge Collocations, cross your heart, pinkie promise (US, slang), pinkie swear (US, slang)
Sense: Verb: declare
Synonyms:
declare Collocations, assert, affirm, maintain Collocations, insist, assure, testify, pronounce Collocations, be adamant, state Collocations, say Collocations


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