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   swear

   /swɛː/

   verb

   • 1. make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case: "Maria made me swear I would never tell anyone" Similar promisevowpromise under oathsolemnly promisepledge oneselfgive one's wordtake an oathswear an oathswear on the Biblegive an undertakingundertakeaffirmwarrantstateassertdeclareaverproclaimpronounceprofessattestguaranteedeposemake a depositionbind oneselfrare:asseverateinsistavowbe emphaticpronouncedeclareassertmaintaincontendaveremphasizestress
   • ▪ take (an oath): "he forced them to swear an oath of loyalty to him"
   • ▪ take a solemn oath as to the truth of (a statement): "I asked him if he would swear a statement to this effect"
   • 2. use language of a kind regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech in order to express anger or other strong emotion: "Peter swore under his breath" Similar curseblasphemeutter profanitiesutter oathsbe foul-moutheduse bad/foul languagebe blasphemoustake the Lord's name in vainswear like a trooperdamninformal:cussturn the air blueeff and blindarchaic:execrate

   noun

   • 1. a word regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech; a swear word: informal "Griffin made contact with the coach, which led to him yelling a swear back in his direction"

   Word Origin Old Englishswerian of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zweren, German schwören, also to answer.

   Derivatives

   • 1. swearer noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › swearSwear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 6, 2024 · How to use swear in a sentence. to utter or take solemnly (an oath); to assert as true or promise under oath; to assert or promise emphatically or earnestly… See the full definition

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Cambridge Dictionary - English dictionary, English-Spanish translation and British & American English audio pronunciation from Cambridge University Press

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   3 days ago · Now the term DEI is again being weaponized loudly and boldly to insult, demean, and devalue people and their credentials. One recent example: a New York Post op-ed stated, “America may soon be ...

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   What is a synonym for swear?

   • Synonyms for Swear are for example assert, be determined and declare. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Swear”. You might be able to find more answers by using these: assert, be determined, declare, give your promise, give your word, guarantee and undertake.

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   What is the meaning of swear word?

   • Diploma thesis, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. Swear word is a rude word or offensive language that do not appropriate to be spoken. Swear words have a specialty, not only used to insult people but also used to express the speaker's emotional state. Therefore, swear word has a negative meaning and a positive meaning.

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   What is the most famous Greek swear word?

   • The most famous Greek swear word is malákas. But there are many more. Warning: This article contains foul language, in both Greek and English. Read (and use) at your discretion! If you’re looking to add a bit of “color” to your Greek vocabulary, or just want to know how to swear like a Greek, then this guide is just for you!

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   Is vlákas a swear word?

   • Hardly a swear word these days, the word vlákas is a noun indicating a stupid person. Interestingly, it rhymes with the word malákas, so it’s a good alternative, as it’s not as vulgar. This also comes from an ancient word, βλάξ. Here are some answers to FAQs: What is a Greek swear word? The most famous Greek curse word is malákas, wanker.

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   3 days ago · The meaning of SWEAR (SOMEONE) TO SILENCE is to make someone promise not to tell anyone else what was told to them. How to use swear (someone) to silence in a sentence.

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   5 days ago · 1. Malákas (Μαλάκας) – Jerk / Asshole. If you only know one Greek curse word, it’s probably the famous Greek malákas. Its literal translation is “wanker”, or “a man who masturbates”. Technically, malákas is a curse word, similar to “jerk”, or “asshole”. However, it’s actually a really versatile and common word.

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   6 days ago · swear off: 1 v promise to abstain from “I have sworn off cigarettes altogether” Type of: assure , promise make a promise or commitment