English · Word Candidate

swearing

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: swearings

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of swearing, or making an oath.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động tuyên thệ hoặc phát lời thề

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Noun

No man is believed a jot the more for all the asseverations, damnings, and swearings he makes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “swearing” mean?

The act of swearing, or making an oath.

Is “swearing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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