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SWEAR

(verb, noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Swear.

How to pronounce swear:

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Swear - as a verb

Utter obscenities or profanities

Example: "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blaspheme18curse7cuss6imprecate15

To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

Example: "Before god i swear i am innocent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affirm14assert6aver7avow10swan7verify15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declare10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Promise solemnly; take an oath

Make a deposition; declare under oath

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depone9depose9

Have faith or confidence in

Example: "You can count on me to help you any time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bank10bet5calculate13count7depend10look8reckon12rely7

Swear - as a noun

A swear word.

Swear - as an adjective

Heavy.

Top-heavy; too high.

Dull; heavy; lazy; slow; reluctant; unwilling.

Niggardly.

A lazy time; a short rest during working hours (especially field labour); a siesta.

Example Sentences

"He let out a swear when he saw the damage to his car."
"The children were punished for using swears in school."
"She couldn't believe her ears when she heard his swear."
"He muttered a swear under his breath as he missed the bus."
"The comedian's routine was full of clever and humorous swears."
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Word Game Points

Is SWEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SWEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SWEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swear is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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