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Word: Swear
Speech Type: Verb
Old English swerian of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zweren, German schwören, also to answer
swɛː
make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case
Short Definition:make solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is case
Examples:- Maria made me swear I would never tell anyone
- ‘Never again,’ she swore, ‘will I be short of money’
- they were reluctant to swear allegiance
use language of a kind regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech in order to express anger or other strong emotion
Short Definition:use offensive language
Examples:- Peter swore under his breath
- he was sent off for swearing at the referee
Word: Swear
Speech Type: Noun
swɛː
a word regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech; a swear word
Short Definition:swear word
Examples:- Griffin made contact with the coach, which led to him yelling a swear back in his direction
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