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swearing

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of cursing or swearing, often using profane or offensive language.

    - "He was swearing at the referee during the soccer match."
    - "She was swearing at the traffic when she was late for work."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79425215"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with swearing
hare , square , fair , repair , glare , stare
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Swear (en) : To promise or take an oath

  2. Swear (en) : To curse or use offensive language

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. swear//to promise or take an oath

  2. swear//to make a statement emphatically

  3. swear//to make a complaint or accuse

  4. swear//to make a solemn declaration

Variants
List of all variants of swearing that leads to same result
swear , swear by , swear for , swear off , swearer , swearers , swearing , swearing by , swearing for , swearing off , swears , swears by , swears for , swears off , swore , swore by , swore for , swore off , sworn , sworn by , sworn for , sworn off , swear in , swearing in , swears in , swore in , sworn in , swear out , swearing out , swears out , swore out , sworn out
Forms
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swears, swore, swearing

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'swear' comes from the Old English 'swearan', meaning 'to call upon a god to witness and so tell the truth'. Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to include taking an oath or making a promise, and eventually came to mean cursing or using offensive language.

Trivia
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  1. Swearing is believed to have evolved from ancient rituals where people would take an oath using a god as a witness.

  2. Studies have shown that swearing can actually reduce pain and increase tolerance to cold temperatures.

  3. The longest curse word in the English language is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which is a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

Related Concepts
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  1. Obscenity: Swearing often involves the use of obscene language, which is considered offensive or vulgar. Obscenity can be divided into two categories: linguistic and visual.

  2. Profanity: Profanity refers to the use of language that is considered disrespectful or sacrilegious, often directed towards religious figures or symbols.

Culture
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Swearing has been used throughout history and across cultures as a way to express anger, frustration, or excitement. It can also be used as a form of bonding or to establish social hierarchies. In literature, swearing has been used to portray strong emotions and to add realism to characters. In music, swearing is a common element of rap and hip-hop genres.

How to Memorize "swearing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself in a situation where you are feeling very angry or frustrated, and you let out a string of swear words. Visualize the way your body language and facial expressions change as you swear.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'swear' with the feeling of anger or frustration. Whenever you feel angry, try to remember the feeling you get when you swear.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'S.W.A.R.E.' to remember the different meanings of the word 'swear': S-Solemnly promise, W-Use offensive language, A-Accuse, R-Reveal a secret, E-Express strong emotions.

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