swear
verb21 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5
swear softly6.8
swear loudly6.5
use bad language in a loud voice
make a serious promise in a formal and dignified way
insist that something is true
formally take up a new public position by making an official promise
be present when someone uses bad language
force someone to make a serious promise
be willing to make a serious promise, often in a legal context