swearing English

Meaning swearing meaning

What does swearing mean?

swearing

— noun (= expletive) profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger expletives were deleted

— noun (= oath) a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

Synonyms swearing synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as swearing?

swearing English » English

oath

cursing

curse

profanity

abuse

foul language

cuss

blasphemy

abusive language

swearword

slang

scolding

quarrel

invectives

insult

expletive

curse word

bad language

wigging

warm words

warm language

warfare

vow

vituperation

violent language

vernacular

unparliamentary language

thunders

thunder

strong language

scold

rude

rough stuff

revilement

reprimand

railing

profanation

pottymouth

potty language

pledge

pepper-and-salt

opprobrium

obscenity

oath taking

names

name-calling

name calling

lashing

lamming

invective

Topics swearing topics

What do people use swearing to talk about?

Language and thought Communication Foolish talk

Obscenity

• What words refer to speech that is considered offensive or improper?
  bad language strong language swear word four letter word curse obscenities profanity swearing unprintable