swearing
noun
1 swearing
Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger.
synonyms: curse, curse word, cuss, expletive, oath, swearword.
Roget 535: affirmance, affirmation; statement, allegation, assertion, predication, declaration, word, averment; confirmation. asseveration, adjuration, swearing, ... show more
Dutch: godslastering, krachtterm, vervloeking, verwensing, vloek
Polish: bluzga, bluzg
2 swearing
A commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury.
synonym: oath.
Moby thesaurus: affidavit, affirmation, attestation, bad language, billingsgate, blue language, certification, colorful language, cursing, cussing, deposition, dirty language, dirty talk, dysphemism, evil speaking, execration, filth, filthy language, foul language, imprecation ... show more.
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