profanity
noun
pro·fan·i·ty
prō-ˈfa-nə-tē 
prə-
plural profanities
1
a
: the quality or state of being profane
b
: the use of profane language
2
a
: profane language
b
: an utterance of profane language
Synonyms
Examples of profanity in a Sentence
The comic uses too much profanity.
My mom will not tolerate profanity.
I have never heard my father utter a single profanity.
Recent Examples on the Web
Not because profanities were hurled in my direction.
—
Jeffrey Marks, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Five houses on two near west side blocks would become a historic district under a proposal endorsed by city officials − after a process that included profanity and a death wish targeting a supporter.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
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Jeffrey Marks, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Five houses on two near west side blocks would become a historic district under a proposal endorsed by city officials − after a process that included profanity and a death wish targeting a supporter.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for profanity
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“Profanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profanity. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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profanity
noun
pro·fan·i·ty
prō-ˈfan-ət-ē
prə-
plural profanities
1
: the quality or state of being profane
2
: profane language
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