swear

Verb
  1. Utter obscenities or profanities (synset 200867051)
    "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street"
    is a type of: express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
    same as: blaspheme, curse, cuss, imprecate
    verb group: blaspheme - speak of in an irreverent or impious manner
  2. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true (synset 201013058)
    "Before God I swear I am innocent"
    is a type of: declare - state emphatically and authoritatively
    subtypes:
    • hold - assert or affirm
    • claim, take - lay claim to; as of an idea
    • attest - authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
    • declare - state firmly
    • protest - affirm or avow formally or solemnly
    • assure, tell - inform positively and with certainty and confidence
    same as: affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan, verify
  3. Promise solemnly;
    Take an oath (synset 200891468)
    is a type of: vow - make a vow; promise
  4. Make a deposition;
    Declare under oath (synset 201015049)
    is a type of: declare - state emphatically and authoritatively
    same as: depone, depose
  5. Have faith or confidence in (synset 200714537)
    "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis"
    is a type of: trust - have confidence or faith in
    same as: bank, bet, calculate, count, depend, look, reckon, rely

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