Synonyms of obscenities

obscenities

noun

plural of obscenity

as in curses

a disrespectful or indecent word or expression

uttered a loud obscenity when he dropped the hammer on his toe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curses
• profanities
• expletives
• vulgarisms
• epithets
• swearwords
• languages
• swears
• cusswords
• cusses
• dirty words
• four-letter words
• names
• imprecations
• maledictions
• execrations
• scurrilities
• oaths
• bawdries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obscenities

Relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson was not happy, shouting obscenities at the umpire and ripping him for his appearance. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026

People throwing cigarette butts against the house, yelling obscenities, playing derogatory music. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 8 June 2026

While the council remained inside to finish the meeting, including approving a local emergency declaration, police were outside where a small mob gathered, yelling obscenities at the officers. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 27 May 2026

Officers, often summoned by principals or teacers, escalated some situations by shouting obscenities or insults. — Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026

Richard howled obscenities at three officers who were talking to him through the locked door. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

After being placed in a government vehicle, Ferreira Borges allegedly kicked, flailed, and screamed obscenities at officers, officials said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026

But Mulligan was worried that some of the obscenities felt too American. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026