Top synonyms for “swear”: affirm, assert, aver, avow, bank, bet, blaspheme, calculate, and 12 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)have faith or confidence in“you can count on me to help you any time”
- (verb)utter obscenities or profanities“The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street”
- (verb)promise solemnly; take an oath
- (verb)to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true“Before God I swear I am innocent”
- (verb)make a deposition; declare under oath
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "swear"?
Common synonyms for "swear" include affirm, assert, aver, avow, bank, bet. Our thesaurus lists 20 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "swear" mean?
have faith or confidence in Example: "you can count on me to help you any time"
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