How do you define swearing?

Answer 1

Swearing can mean one of the following:

1)the calling down on a divine or other higher being to be a witness to the truth of one's statements;

2)the statement of a promise that someone will do something

3)the use of offensive words to express strong usually negative feelings such as anger or fear

Answer 2

Swearing, also known as profanity or cursing, involves using offensive, vulgar, or obscene language to express strong emotions like anger, frustration, or surprise. It often includes words deemed socially or culturally inappropriate or taboo.

Answer 3

Here is how is define the word 'swear':

VERB

1) to earnestly declare the truth of what one has said by invoking God or another sacred name

2) to promise to undertake a specific action

3) to use offensive words referring to religion, sexual intercourse, bodily functions such as defecation and urination, and body parts such as the genitals, usually as an expression of anger or frustration

Answer 4

'Swearing' can be defined as follows:

NOUN

1) sincere declaration of the truth of something, usually by invoking the name of a deity

2) earnestly obligating oneself by a promise to undertake a specified action which may or may not involve the invoking of the name of a deity

3) explicit, offensive, or insulting language in reference to taboo subjects such as religion or sex that is used to express strong, usually negative feelings, such as anger, frustration, or contempt