Break
Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Swear
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- In many Harry Potter Fan Fics, characters swear on their magic, with the less drastic consequence of losing their magic instead of their life if they break it.
Source: I Gave My Word -
After several torture sessions, most prisoners will break, swear their loyalty to Ranna, and completely mean it.
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Conan was confused why he wouldn't swear, and Seth said he was giving the censor a break.
Source: Series / Conan
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