Zoeken
to swear
01
vloeken, schelden
to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions
Intransitive
02
zweren, beweren
to state that what one is saying is true
Transitive: to swear that
03
zweren, beloven
to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations
Transitive: to swear to do sth
04
zweren, een eed afleggen
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
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Voorbeeld
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.
I swear.
The witnesses in a sensitive criminal case were sworn to confidentiality.
