as in swearing
to use offensive or indecent language
shocked that someone would blaspheme in church, of all places
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During an hours-long standoff, Mateen dialed 911 and a local news station, swearing allegiance to ISIS in both calls.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025 -
How To Travel Instead Breaking up with the social-media-first mindset doesn’t mean swearing off your phone entirely.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Then Sweet William came on the line cursing and threatening in a low, creepy voice.—
Robbie Robertson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Porter was seen as the second strongest Democrat, but has recently faced backlash over a viral video showing her berating and cursing at a staffer, and another clip of her angrily leaving an interview when pressed by a journalist.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many would consider cussing those law enforcement officers an act of rebellious patriotism.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Blaspheming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaspheming. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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