swear | Definition of swear

swear

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of swear

1 to use offensive or indecent language

no one is allowed to swear in this house

Synonyms of swear

blaspheme, curse, cuss

Words Related to swear

anathematize, confound, damn, execrate, imprecate

fulminate, rail, rant, revile

2 to make a solemn declaration of intent

swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Synonyms of swear

covenant, pledge, promise, vow

Words Related to swear

affiance, betroth, plight, troth

accede, agree, assent, consent

contract, engage, ensure, guarantee, undertake

affirm, assert, aver, avouch, avow, declare, insist, warrant

Phrases Synonymous with swear

give one's word

3 to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact

the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence

Synonyms of swear

attest, depose, testify, witness

Words Related to swear

Phrases Synonymous with swear