as in swears
to use offensive or indecent language
shocked that someone would blaspheme in church, of all places
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The latter swears an oath to uphold the laws of this country and to preserve and safeguard the Constitution.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026 -
The latter swears an oath to uphold the laws of this country and to preserve and safeguard the Constitution.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Unclear if Instagram curses are transferrable.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
18 Dec. 2025
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The driver curses at those outside and inside the car.—
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Blasphemes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasphemes. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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