Definition of swearing Swearing
/swɛˈɹɪŋ/ - [swering] - swear•ing
We found 7 definitions of swearing from 5 different sources.
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What does swearing mean?
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| swearing - profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" | ||
| curse, curse word, expletive, oath, swearword, cuss | ||
| profanity vulgar or irreverent speech or action | ||
| swearing - a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury | ||
| oath | ||
| commitment, dedication the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) | ||
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- swearing (Verb)
Present participle of swear.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- swearing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Swear - swearing
a. & n. from Swear, v.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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swearing
A vulgar and most irrational vice, which happily is fast going out. Habitual swearing was usually typical of a bad officer. It may have originated in the custom too often demanded by law, of solemn asseverations on frivolous subjects.
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