noun
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
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- expletives were deleted
noun
a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law)
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- to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
verb
utter obscenities or profanities
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- The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street
verb
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
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- Before God I swear I am innocent
verb
promise solemnly
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- take an oath
verb
make a deposition
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- declare under oath
verb
have faith or confidence in
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- you can count on me to help you any time
- Look to your friends for support
- You can bet on that!
- Depend on your family in times of crisis