swearing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
   swearword; expletive; cuss; curse; oath; curse word.
   
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2. noun a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
   oath.
   
3. verb utter obscenities or profanities
   imprecate; cuss; curse; blaspheme; swear.
   
   • The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street
4. verb to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
   avow; affirm; verify; swan; assert; swear; aver.
   
   • Before God I swear I am innocent
5. verb promise solemnly; take an oath
   swear.
   
6. verb make a deposition; declare under oath
   depose; swear; depone.
   
7. verb have confidence or faith in
   rely; trust; bank; swear.
   
   • We can trust in God
   • Rely on your friends
   • bank on your good education
   • I swear by my grandmother's recipes

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