swearing
Meaning
-
present participle and gerund of swear
Synonyms
abusive language
rough stuff
name calling
violent language
warm language
warm words
potty language
oath taking
pepper-and-salt
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Etymology
From Middle English sweryng; equivalent to swear + -ing.
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swear
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- To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.
- To take an oath that an assertion is true.
- To promise intensely that something is true; to strongly assert.
- To administer an oath to (a person).
- To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
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