swore

verb
UK: /swɔː/
US: /swɔːr/

  1. Past tense of 'swear': to use rude or offensive language.

    1. He swore when he hit his thumb with the hammer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Even though she swore she was innocent, nobody believed her story. [ ] [ ]

  2. Past tense of 'swear': to make a solemn promise, often to a court or authority.

    1. She swore to tell the truth in court yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. He swore an oath to protect his country against all enemies. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cursed
swore adjective

  1. Past participle of 'swear': having used rude or offensive language.

    1. He had swore after he dropped the heavy box on his foot. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having swore to uphold the constitution, the president began his term. [ ] [ ]

  2. Past participle of 'swear': having made a solemn promise.

    1. She had swore that she would never reveal the secret. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having swore allegiance, the new citizens were officially welcomed. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swore" in English means: Past tense of 'swear': to use rude or offensive language., Past tense of 'swear': to make a solemn promise, often to a court or authority..

The phonetic transcription of "swore" is /swɔː/ in British English and /swɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swore": cursed.

Example usage of "swore": "He swore when he hit his thumb with the hammer.". More examples on the page.