swearing vs profanity
profanity vs swearingswearing and profanity both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| swearing | Yes | No | No | No |
| profanity | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
profanity is a hypernym of
swearing; that is, profanity is a
word with a broader meaning than swearing:
- swearing: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
- profanity: vulgar or irreverent speech or action
| swearing (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 |
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