[intransitive] to use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry. She fell over and swore loudly. I don't like to hear children swearing. Swear in · Swear word · Swear into · Swear off

1[intransitive] to use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry She fell down and swore loudly. I don't like to hear children swearing.

​rude or offensive language. I was shocked at the swearing. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, ...

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun swear. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

​a rude or offensive word, used, for example, to express anger. He mouthed a swear word at me through the window. synonym expletive.

swear by somebody/something ... 1to name someone or something to show that you are making a serious promise I swear by almighty God that I will tell the truth.

swearing noun NAmE//ˈswɛrɪŋ// [uncountable] rude or offensive language I was shocked at the swearing.

to formally introduce a new public official or leader at a special ceremony at which they promise to perform their duties well and show strong support.

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swear by · ​to name somebody/something to show that you are making a serious promise. I swear by almighty God that I will tell the truth. Questions about ...