swearing
/ˈswɛrɪŋ/
noun
- The act of using rude or offensive language.
- The teacher told the students to stop their swearing in the classroom.
- Swearing is not allowed on most television shows before 9 p.m.
- He apologized for his swearing during the argument.
- The act of making a formal promise or oath.
- The ceremony included the swearing of allegiance to the flag.
- The swearing of the oath of office took place at noon.
- Swearing to tell the truth is required before giving testimony in court.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of swear; using rude or offensive language.
- Stop swearing at your brother; it's not polite.
- He was swearing loudly after he hit his thumb with a hammer.
- She was swearing under her breath as she searched for her keys.
- Present participle of swear; making a formal promise or oath.
- They are swearing in the new president tomorrow.
- She is swearing an oath of loyalty to the organization.
- The witness was swearing to tell the whole truth.