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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 | ||
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