swearing
nounUK /ˈswɛərɪŋ/
US /ˈswɛrɪŋ/
Using rude words that people think are bad.
The teacher told the boys to stop swearing in class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a serious promise to do something.
She gave her swearing that she would keep the secret.
3. The act of taking an official oath in a court or ceremony.
The swearing of the new judge took place in the morning.
4. Angry talk full of bad words.
There was a lot of swearing after the team lost the game.