swear at

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swear at someone or something

to curse someone or something. Please don't swear at the children. Scott swore at the police station as he drove by.

swear at

Curse, use abusive, violent, or blasphemous language against, as in He has a way of swearing at all the other drivers on the road. [Late 1600s]

swear at

To use abusive, violent, or blasphemous language against someone or something; curse someone or something: The child swore at the teacher and was sent to the principal's office.

See also: swear

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While I didn't swear at any cameras on Saturday, I did swear on the pitch.

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But it is wrong for leaders to swear at their staff because it can make people feel bullied.

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