English noun: swearing | |||
1. | swearing (communication) profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | ||
Samples | Expletives were deleted. | ||
Synonyms | curse, 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 | ||
Synonyms | oath | ||
Broader (hypernym) | commitment, dedication | ||