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Swear: meaning, definitions and examples

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swear

 

[ sweษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

informal

To make a solemn declaration or affirmation with a promise or threat.

Synonyms

pledge, promise, vow

Examples of usage

  • I swear I didn't do it.
  • She swore revenge on her enemies.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A rude or offensive term, typically involving profane language.

Synonyms

cursing, obscenity, profanity

Examples of usage

  • He was shocked by the amount of swearing in the movie.
  • She couldn't stand his constant swearing.

Translations

Translations of the word "swear" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเคฎ เค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwรถren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersumpah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปััั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przysiฤ™gaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช“ใ† (ใกใ‹ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jurar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemin etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งน์„ธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูŽุญู’ู„ูู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsahat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prisahaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘่ช“ (fฤshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priseฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sverja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ and iรงmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jurar

Etymology

The word 'swear' has origins in Old English and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'swaran'. It has evolved over time to encompass both the act of making a promise or threat, as well as using profane language. Swearing has been a common form of expression throughout history, often used to convey strong emotions or emphasize a point.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,898 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.