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swearing
UK
/ˈswɛərɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɛrɪŋ/
Translations
His constant swearing was offensive to many.
Его постоянные ругательства оскорбляли многих.
The swearing of the oath was a solemn moment.
Клятва была торжественным моментом.
Additional translations
Definitions
The swearing of the oath of office is a significant moment in the inauguration ceremony.
His frequent swearing was frowned upon by his colleagues.
UK
/ˈsweərɪŋ/
US
/ˈswerɪŋ/
Used of a person or action that is currently uttering profanities or oaths.
Definitions
The swearing driver leaned out of the window and shook his fist.
Attributive use of the noun, meaning 'relating to or involving swearing'.
Definitions
The company has a strict no-swearing policy on its premises.
swearing
Gerund
swore
Past Simple
sworn
Past Participle
swearing
Gerund
UK
/swɛə/
US
/swɛr/
Translations
I swear to tell the truth.
Я клянусь говорить правду.
He tends to swear when he's angry.
Он склонен ругаться, когда злится.
Additional translations
Definitions
The witnesses swore to tell the truth before the proceedings began.
She swore loudly when she stubbed her toe.
He swears he left the documents on his desk.
Definitions
With a solemn swear, the knight pledged loyalty to his king.
She let out a swear when she stubbed her toe.
He never uttered a single swear in front of his children.
Definitions
Parents often object to swear words in movies rated for children.