swear

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[edit] Etymology

From Old English swerian.

[edit] Noun

Singular
swear

Plural
swears

swear (plural swears)

  1. A swearword.

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Infinitive
to swear

Third person singular
swears

Simple past
swore

Past participle
sworn

Present participle
swearing

to swear (third-person singular simple present swears, present participle swearing, simple past swore, past participle sworn)

  1. (intransitive) (transitive) To take an oath.
  2. (intransitive) To use offensive language.

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