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Swearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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swearing

 

[ หˆswe(ษ™)rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

inappropriate language

The use of offensive, vulgar, or disrespectful language.

Synonyms

cursing, obscenity, profanity

Examples of usage

  • He was reprimanded for his swearing in front of the children.
  • Swearing is not allowed in this establishment.
Context #2 | Verb

using foul language

To use offensive, vulgar, or disrespectful language.

Synonyms

blaspheme, cuss, cussing

Examples of usage

  • She was swearing loudly after stubbing her toe.
  • He swore at the driver who cut him off.

Translations

Translations of the word "swearing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น xingar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฒเฅ€ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fluchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengumpat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐัั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeklinaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝตใ‚‹ (nonoshiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maldecir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผfretmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š•ํ•˜๋‹ค (yokhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุจ (alsab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nadรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nadรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‚ไบบ (mร rรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklinjati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถymษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maldecir

Etymology

The origin of the word 'swearing' can be traced back to the Old English word 'swerian', which meant to take an oath. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the use of profane language. Swearing has been a common form of expression across cultures, often used for emphasis or as a way to vent frustration. However, it is also considered impolite or offensive in many social settings.

See also: forswear, swearer.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,294, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.