swearing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of swearingnext
as in cursing

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swearing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of swear
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as in cussing
to use offensive or indecent language no one is allowed to swear in this house

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as in vowing
to make a solemn declaration of intent swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

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as in testifying
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence

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“Swearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swearing. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.

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