What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supposing irritable hosts swear (7)" mean?

The definition is "swear". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IF (synonym="supposing") in TESTY (synonym="irritable") = TESTIFY; definition: "swear" The answer is TESTIFY.

Supposing irritable hosts swear (7)

Times Cryptic #29132 | 10 Across | 2025-01-21 flower

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