dysphemism

noun

Definition of dysphemismnext
as in swear

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  1. swear
  2. vulgarism
  3. expletive
  4. obscenity
  5. profanity
  6. swearword
Noun
  • The pinky swear proved binding, as Nelson wrote the screenplay within six weeks.
    — William Earl, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Why fill with swears a show that might otherwise have been appointment viewing for the whole family?
    — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Definition of swear
Noun
  • As the Oxford English Dictionary notes, the expression not hardly is considered a vulgarism.
    — NR Editors, National Review, 16 Apr. 2020
  • The British cringed over new American accents, coinages and vulgarisms.
    — Time, Time, 11 June 2019
Definition of vulgarism
Noun
  • Although Gillis moved on in the sketch, Day called back to the expletive later.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Moments after McBride complained to Seeman about the play, sideline cameras showed Seeman mouthing inaudible words, appearing to be expletives, to McBride, who seemed surprised by Seeman’s conduct.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of expletive
Noun
  • Shawn Seaman on Monday told KDKA about some of the incidents that involve young people entering local businesses, yelling obscenities and racial slurs and then running out.
    — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That's how every criminal statute (including obscenity) works.
    — Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of obscenity
Noun
  • The camera then cut to McCarthy, who muttered a profanity in response.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Broadcast cameras captured Seeman turning toward McBride and directing profanity at him.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of profanity
Noun
  • The swearword wasn’t mentioned in the rest of the email.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Definition of swearword
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“Dysphemism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dysphemism. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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