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Phrasal verbs starting with "swear"

8 phrasal verbs use this verb

swear at
A2

To direct offensive, rude, or profane language at someone, usually out of anger or frustration.

swear by
B1

To have great confidence in something and recommend it strongly, based on personal experience; or to take a solemn oath using something as w

swear down
C1

British urban slang meaning to insist very emphatically that something is true; to swear that one is telling the truth.

swear in
B2

To formally admit someone to an official position or role by administering a legal oath.

swear off
B2

To make a firm, often emotional decision to stop doing or consuming something permanently.

swear on
B1

To make a solemn oath by invoking something sacred or deeply valued as a guarantee of truth.

swear out
C1

To obtain a legal warrant or formal complaint by making a sworn statement to the authorities.

swear upon
B2

A more formal or literary variant of 'swear on,' used to invoke something sacred or precious as the foundation of a solemn promise.