CEFR B1

swearing

noun

Meaning

The use of offensive or taboo language, often involving profanity or blasphemy, typically to express strong emotion or insult.

Examples

His constant swearing made some colleagues uncomfortable in the office.
The child was punished for swearing at his teacher during the argument.

Synonyms: cursing, profanity, blasphemy, expletives

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swearing (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈswɛərɪŋ/

Definition

The use of offensive or taboo language, often involving profanity or blasphemy, typically to express strong emotion or insult.

Examples

His constant swearing made some colleagues uncomfortable in the office.
The child was punished for swearing at his teacher during the argument.
Many cultures have specific words considered to be swearing and are avoided in polite company.

How to Use swearing

stop swearing (collocation): To cease using offensive language. — "He promised his mother he would stop swearing so much."
excessive swearing (collocation): Using too much offensive language. — "The film received a high rating due to its excessive swearing."
swearing in public (prepositional phrase): Using offensive language in a public place. — "Many people find swearing in public to be disrespectful."

Synonyms of swearing

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