profanity
/prəˈfænəti/
noun
- Language or behavior that shows disrespect for God or sacred things; swearing or cursing.
- The movie was rated R for strong profanity.
- He apologized for using profanity during the argument.
- The teacher asked the student to stop shouting profanity in class.
- The quality of being profane; irreverence toward sacred things.
- The book discusses the profanity of modern art in religious contexts.
- She was offended by the profanity of the comedian's routine.
- The profanity of the graffiti on the church wall upset the townspeople.