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Definition swear in British English

swear verb

verb
/sweə(r)/
1

to use words that are deliberately offensive, for example because you are angry with someone

Example

That's the first time I've ever heard him swear.

Example

She was shouting and swearing at everyone.

Example

I hammered my thumb and then swore profusely.

Synonyms and related words
swear curse blaspheme
2

to make a sincere statement that you are telling the truth

Example

I've never seen him before - I swear!

Example

She swears that this is the man who attacked her.

Synonyms and related words
promise commit swear
3

to make a promise to do something

Example

You swore that you would never see her again.

Example

He swore to stay out of politics when he retired.

Example

Marshall swore vengeance against his brother's killers.

Synonyms and related words
promise commit swear
3.1

to make a formal promise to be loyal or to tell the truth

Example

Members have to swear an oath of secrecy.

Example

They have to swear allegiance to the Queen.

Synonyms and related words
promise commit swear
Definition swear in British English