Synonyms of swear

swear 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to curse

to use offensive or indecent language

no one is allowed to swear in this house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curse
• cuss
• blaspheme
• damn
• rail
• rant
• revile
• anathematize
• imprecate
• execrate
• fulminate
• confound

2

as in to promise

to make a solemn declaration of intent

swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promise
• vow
• pledge
• agree
• insist
• ensure
• covenant
• guarantee
• give one's word
• declare
• accede
• affirm
• undertake
• assent
• consent
• troth
• plight
• assert
• betroth
• avow
• aver
• affiance
• engage
• contract
• warrant
• avouch

3

as in to testify

to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact

the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• testify
• bear witness
• attest
• verify
• witness
• depose
• promise
• vouch
• vow

swear

2 of 2

noun

as in curse

a disrespectful or indecent word or expression

can't you express your frustration without using swears?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curse
• cuss
• language
• expletive
• profanity
• obscenity
• dirty word
• swearword
• epithet
• vulgarism
• name
• cussword
• four-letter word
• oath
• scurrility
• imprecation
• bawdry
• malediction
• execration