Use profaniity Crossword Clue Answer

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Question: Use profaniity

Solution: SWEAR

SWEAR Definition 1:
To state (something) very strongly and sincerely + obj no obj .
Examples:
I swear (that) I was there. [=I was definitely there; I am telling you the truth when I say that I was there]
Her English is so good that you would swear she has been studying it for years. [=you would really think that she has been studying it for years, even though she has not]
You’d swear (that) the jewels are real. [=the jewels look very real even though they are not]
I could have sworn that I left my keys on the counter. [=I’m very surprised that my keys are not on the counter because I definitely remember putting them there]
(US) She swore up and down [=insisted] (that) she didn’t do it.
(Brit) He swore blind [=insisted] (that) he was innocent.
I didn’t do anything wrong. I swear (on my mother’s grave). [=I am being absolutely honest when I say that I didn’t do anything wrong]
I wouldn’t swear to it [=I’m not absolutely sure about it], but I think he’s written three books so far.
SWEAR Definition 2:
To promise very strongly and sincerely to do or not do something + obj no obj .
Examples:
He swore [=vowed] to seek revenge.
He swore revenge on the killers.
I swear (that) I’ll never do that again.
I swear to God, I’ll kill him if he comes back.
I’ll never do that again. Swear to God. [=I promise you that I’ll never do that again]
SWEAR Definition 3:
To use offensive words when you speak often + at .
Examples:
Don’t swear in front of the children.
The other driver swore at me and drove away.
SWEAR Definition 4:
To make a formal or official promise especially in a court of law + obj no obj .
Examples:
I do solemnly swear to tell the whole truth.
They swore (an oath of) allegiance to the United States of America. [=they formally promised that they would be loyal to the United States of America]
Witnesses are required to swear on the Bible [=to put a hand on the Bible and make a formal promise to tell the truth] before they testify.
SWEAR Definition 5:
To cause (someone) to make a promise often used as (be) sworn .
Examples:
He swore us to secrecy/silence. [=he made us promise not to tell anyone his secret]
Witnesses are sworn to tell the truth.

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