Synonyms of swears

swears 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of swear

1

as in curses

to use offensive or indecent language

no one is allowed to swear in this house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curses
• cusses
• blasphemes
• damns
• rails
• rants
• reviles
• fulminates
• confounds
• imprecates
• anathematizes
• execrates

2

as in promises

to make a solemn declaration of intent

swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promises
• vows
• pledges
• agrees
• insists
• ensures
• covenants
• gives one's word
• declares
• guarantees
• assents
• consents
• undertakes
• accedes
• asserts
• affirms
• betroths
• avows
• avers
• affiances
• engages
• plights
• troths
• contracts
• warrants
• avouches

3

as in testifies

to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact

the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• testifies
• bears witness
• attests
• witnesses
• verifies
• deposes
• promises
• vows
• vouches

swears

2 of 2

noun

plural of swear

as in cusses

a disrespectful or indecent word or expression

can't you express your frustration without using swears?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curses
• cusses
• obscenities
• swearwords
• profanities
• expletives
• languages
• vulgarisms
• cusswords
• dirty words
• epithets
• names
• four-letter words
• imprecations
• oaths
• scurrilities
• maledictions
• execrations
• bawdries