Word info

swear at

Verb

Meaning

(transitive, dated, colloquial) To be disagreeably incongruous with, especially in colour; to clash.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see swear,‎ at.
One protester was arrested after swearing at a police officer.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

I drink booze, I smoke, and I'm hooked on caffeine. I actually have been known to swear at times and belch and even raise my voice when provoked. And I'm not physically repressed! Helena Bonham Carter

The customer pays his money and gets a ticket. He cannot refuse it. He cannot get the money back. He may protest to the machine, even swear at it. But it will remain unmoved. Alfred Denning, Baron Denning

I've got an overactive, analytical brain. I get frustrated, impatient, angry with myself. I swear at myself a lot. Cherie Lunghi

If that isn't typical male stupidity! If something doesn't work, kick it or swear at it! Nora Roberts

Accordingly, Masons swear at each degree to keep the contents of that degree secret, and to support and protect their brethren unless they have broken the law. Source: Internet

The following example of an ethical teaching On Swearing Oaths in 1 Apol. 16:5 shows a combination of sayings material found in Matthew and the Epistle of James : :"Do not swear at all (Mt 5:34). Source: Internet

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