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to swear
01
to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions
Intransitive
02
to state that what one is saying is true
Transitive: to swear that
03
to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations
Transitive: to swear to do sth
04
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
swear
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swearer
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swearer
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swearing
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swearing
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Example
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.
