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English noun: swearing

1. swearing (communication) profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger


SamplesExpletives were deleted.


Synonymscurse, curse word, cuss, expletive, oath, swearword


Broader (hypernym)profanity

2. swearing (communication) a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury


Synonymsoath


Broader (hypernym)commitment, dedication









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