swore

[swawr, swohr] / swɔr, swoʊr /

VERB

declare under oath

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm assert depose testify vow

STRONG

attest avow covenant maintain plight promise state trust vouch warrant

WEAK

cross one's heart depend on give one's word give witness have confidence in make an affidavit pledge oneself rely on say so state under oath swear by swear to God swear up and down take an oath

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

break condemn renounce

VERB

speak profanely; be vulgar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curse cuss

STRONG

bedamn blaspheme execrate flame imprecate

WEAK

be foul-mouthed take name in vain talk dirty use bad language utter profanity

Example Sentences

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Federal officials, including the president’s Cabinet and members of Congress, all swore an oath to follow the Constitution and protect the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

From Salon

When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution.

From Salon

Speaking as she swore in her new cabinet, Samia warned that the violence could "set the country back".

From BBC

"The constitution that I swore an oath to uphold and defend is no more," said Justice Athar Minallah in his resignation letter.

From BBC

“I swore on the Quran that I was never coming back.”

From Los Angeles Times