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oath vs profanity

profanity vs oath

oath and profanity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oath Yes No No No
profanity Yes No No No
As nouns, profanity is a hypernym of oath; that is, profanity is a word with a broader meaning than oath:
  • oath: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
  • profanity: vulgar or irreverent speech or action
oath (noun) profanity (noun)
a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury vulgar or irreverent speech or action
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
Difference between oath and profanity

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