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swear

UK
/swɛə/
US
/swɛr/
swear by
swear off
swear out
swear up

Translations

swearnoun
swears
pl
UK
/sweə/
US
/swer/
She let out a swear when she stubbed her toe.
Elle a lâché un juron quand elle s'est cogné l'orteil.
sermentSens vieilli.
With a solemn swear, the knight pledged loyalty to his king.
Par un serment solennel, le chevalier a promis fidélité à son roi.
Additional translations
gros motSurtout au pluriel dans l'usage courant.
Synonyms
pledge
curse
promise
vow
oath
Antonyms
blessing
swearverb
swore
Past Simple
sworn
Past Participle
swearing
Gerund
UK
/swɛə/
US
/swɛr/
The witnesses swore to tell the truth before the proceedings began.
Les témoins ont juré de dire la vérité avant le début de la procédure.
Additional translations
prêter sermentEmploi plus formel ; utilisé surtout dans un contexte juridique ou solennel.
proférer un juronLangage familier.
Synonyms
pledge
vow
promise
assert
declare
profess
affirm
commit
Antonyms
deny
disavow
repudiate
swearadjective
UK
/sweə/
US
/swɛr/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'swear words') to indicate relation to offensive language.
grossierDans l'expression swear words.
Parents often object to swear words in movies rated for children.
Les parents s'opposent souvent aux mots grossiers dans les films pour enfants.
Synonyms
sworn
vowed
pledged
oathed
affirmed
avowed

Definitions

swearnoun
A solemn oath or vow made by a person regarding future conduct or the truth of a statement (archaic).
With a solemn swear, the knight pledged loyalty to his king.
A profane or offensive word or phrase used to express anger or other strong emotions.
She let out a swear when she stubbed her toe.
Profane language or swearing viewed collectively.
He never uttered a single swear in front of his children.
swearverb
To make a solemn promise or vow to do something or to uphold the truth of a statement, often invoking a higher authority.
The witnesses swore to tell the truth before the proceedings began.
To use offensive language, especially as an expression of anger.
She swore loudly when she stubbed her toe.
To state or assert something emphatically, without necessarily invoking a formal oath.
He swears he left the documents on his desk.
swearadjective
Relating to or involving offensive language or oaths (used before a noun).
Parents often object to swear words in movies rated for children.
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