profanity vs curse word
curse word vs profanityprofanity and curse word both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| profanity | Yes | No | No | No |
| curse word | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
curse word is a hyponym of
profanity; that is, curse word is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
profanity:
- profanity: vulgar or irreverent speech or action
- curse word: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
| profanity (noun) | curse word (noun) |
|---|---|
| vulgar or irreverent speech or action | profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger |
Words related to "profanity"
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