swearing

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de usar expresiones ofensivas u obscenas, o la acción de hacer una promesa solemne o un juramento, especialmente en un contexto legal.

A noun referring to the act of using profane or obscene language, or the act of making a solemn promise or oath, especially in a legal context.

incontable

1. Profane or obscene languageB2informal

   The use of offensive, vulgar, or taboo words, often to express strong emotions like anger, surprise, or frustration.

   lenguaje obsceno o profano

   • He let out a string of swearing after stubbing his toe.
   • Swearing in public is considered rude in many cultures.
   • The movie was criticized for its excessive swearing.

   Sinónimosblasphemyobscenityprofanityvulgarity

2. Taking an oathB2formallegal

   The act of making a solemn promise or declaration, especially to tell the truth in a legal setting.

   Juramento

   • The witness was accused of lying under swearing in court.
   • Swearing an oath of office is a tradition for new presidents.
   • He avoided swearing to the truth of the statement.

   Sinónimosaffirmationoathpledgevow

• Verbo que significa hacer una promesa solemne o un juramento, o usar lenguaje obsceno o blasfemo.

A verb used to indicate making a solemn promise or vow, or to use profane language.

verbo irregular

1. Use profane languageA2informal

   To use rude or offensive words, especially when angry.

   Decir palabrotas

   • He swore loudly when he dropped his phone.
   • She swore at the driver who cut her off.
   • Don't swear in front of the children.

   Sinónimosblasphemecursecuss

2. Make a solemn promiseB1formal

   To promise or vow something seriously, often under oath.

   jurar solemnemente

   • He swore to tell the truth in court.
   • She swore allegiance to her country.
   • They swore an oath of secrecy.

   Sinónimosattestavowcovenantpledgepromisevow

3. Vow or affirm stronglyB2formal

   To state or promise something with great conviction.

   Jurarse o afirmar solemnemente

   • I swear I didn't take your book.
   • She swore she would never speak to him again.
   • He swore by his honor to complete the task.

   Sinónimosaffirmassertattestavowdeclarepledgepromisevow

Variantes phrasalswear inswear offswear out