swear

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swear
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Meanings
verb
  • make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case.
    E.g. Maria made me swear I would never tell anyone
  • use offensive language, especially as an expression of anger.
    E.g. Peter swore under his breath
noun
  • an offensive word, used especially to express anger; a swear word.
    E.g. Griffin made contact with the coach, which led to him yelling a swear back in his direction

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