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Definition of swearing

swearing

/ˈswɛə.ɹɪŋ/
swear · ing
Plural:swearings
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swearing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The use of offensive, vulgar, or profane language.

Example

"The coach warned the players that excessive swearing on the field would result in an immediate penalty."

2

The act of making a solemn oath, vow, or formal legal declaration.

Example

"The ceremonial swearing of the witnesses took place before the trial officially commenced."

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• Rhymes for swearing

• Nearby Words

swaziland
swear
swearer
swearing
swearword
sweat
sweatband

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English swerian ('to take an oath'), overlaid with the gerund suffix -ing, tracing back to Proto-Germanic *swarjana ('to speak, answer, swear').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swearing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swearing
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