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sworn

/swɔːn/

/swɔrn/

sworn by

sworn off

sworn out

sworn up

swearverb

sworn

Past Participle

swore

Past Simple

sworn

Past Participle

swearing

ing-form

/swɛə/

/swɛr/

Translations

клясться

I swear to tell the truth.

Я клянусь говорить правду.

ругаться

He tends to swear when he's angry.

Он склонен ругаться, когда злится.

Additional translations

материтьсяразговорное, грубое

сквернословитькнижное

бранитьсяразговорное

божитьсяразговорное, эмоциональное

присягатьформально-официальное, о присяге или торжественном обещании

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

swearnoun

Definitions

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.

swearadjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving offensive language or oaths (used before a noun).

Parents often object to swear words in movies rated for children.