SWEARING
Dictionary entry overview: What does swearing mean? • SWEARING (noun)
The noun SWEARING has 2 senses:
1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
Familiarity information: SWEARING used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SWEARING (noun)
Meaning:
Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Synonyms:
curse; curse word; expletive; oath; swearing; swearword; cuss
Context example:
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Hypernyms ("swearing" is a kind of...):
profanity (vulgar or irreverent speech or action)
Meaning:
A commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Synonyms:
oath; swearing
Hypernyms ("swearing" is a kind of...):
commitment; dedication (a message that makes a pledge)
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