swearing

Meanings

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
• a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
• utter obscenities or profanities
• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
• promise solemnly; take an oath
• make a deposition; declare under oath
• have confidence or faith in

Synonyms

affirm, assert, aver, avow, bank, blaspheme, curse, curse word, cuss, depone, depose, expletive, imprecate, oath, rely, swan, swear, swearword, trust, verify