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to make a solemn declaration of intent
- swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
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swear
nounSynonyms of swear (Entry 2 of 2)
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
- can't you express your frustration without using swears?
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“Swear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swear. Accessed 29 Jan. 2022.
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