swearing
pronunciation
How to pronounce swearing in British English:
UK [ˈsweərɪŋ]
How to pronounce swearing in American English:
US [ˈswerɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
- a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
Word Origin
- swearing (n.)
- "utterance of profane language," mid-14c., verbal noun from swear (v.).