Cari
to swear
01
mengumpat, menyumpahi
to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions
Intransitive
Example
The angry driver started to swear at other motorists after a traffic altercation.
Upset by the news, she could n't help but swear under her breath.
Frustrated with the situation, he began to swear loudly, expressing his discontent.
02
bersumpah, menyatakan
to state that what one is saying is true
Transitive: to swear that
Example
She swore on her professional reputation that the data was accurate.
03
bersumpah, berjanji
to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations
Transitive: to swear to do sth
Example
The team is swearing to uphold the integrity of their project.
He swore to keep the secret even under intense pressure.
They will swear to protect the environment for future generations.
04
bersumpah, menyumpah
to require someone to make a formal declaration or promise while invoking a sacred or binding authority
Ditransitive: to swear sb to do sth | to swear sb to sth
Example
The witnesses in a sensitive criminal case were sworn to confidentiality.
The notary public swore the witness to tell the truth before signing the legal document.
As part of the initiation ritual, the members of the secret society were sworn to protect its secrets.
Contoh
The angry driver started to swear at other motorists after a traffic altercation.
Upset by the news, she couldn't help but swear under her breath.
Frustrated with the situation, he began to swear loudly, expressing his discontent.
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