Definition of Swear
Swear
swear
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an offensive or rude word;
e.g. The rash driver yelled a swear at the other driver and sped off.
(verb)
to use offensive language; to curse;
e.g. Please don't swear in front of your younger siblings!
(verb)
to make a solemn promise to do something or to affirm that something is the case;
e.g. I swear that I will never tell your secret to anyone.
(verb)
to take an oath;
e.g. The newest members of the fraternity had to swear an oath of loyalty to their brothers.
(verb)
to vow to abstain or stop doing something;
e.g. I am trying my hardest to swear off smoking and drinking for my own good, but it's not easy.
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