Swear (Verb)

Meaning 1

Promise solemnly; take an oath.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Related Words

  • Swear Off (verb)
  • Swearer (noun)

Meaning 2

Utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Blaspheme
  • Curse
  • Imprecate
  • Cuss

Hypernyms

  • Give Tongue To
  • Verbalise
  • Verbalize
  • Express

Related Words

  • Swearing (noun)
  • Swearer (noun)

Meaning 3

Have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Look
  • Count
  • Bank
  • Bet
  • Calculate
  • Rely
  • Depend
  • Reckon

Hypernyms

  • Trust

Meaning 4

Make a deposition; declare under oath.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Depone
  • Depose

Related Words

  • Swearing (noun)

Meaning 5

To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Swan
  • Aver
  • Assert
  • Avow
  • Affirm
  • Verify

Hypernyms

  • Declare

Hyponyms

  • Attest
  • Protest
  • Assure
  • Claim
  • Hold
  • Take
  • Declare
  • Tell

Related Words

  • Swearing (noun)
  • Swearer (noun)
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