swear
/ˈswɛə(ɹ)/verb
Elementary
1
To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.
2
To take an oath that an assertion is true.
3
To promise intensely that something is true; to strongly assert.
4
To administer an oath to (a person).
5
To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing