as in curses
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
a rap song that is filled with profanities
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Recent Examples of profanities
And profanities featured in roughly 10% of all clauses, used at a rate substantially higher than the same speakers would use while awake.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
In the video, the man can be heard screaming profanities while holding a baseball bat outside the window before getting out of the car and approaching the couple.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 May 2026
At one point, a man appears to emerge from the home and yell profanities in Spanish in the direction of the dump truck.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
His use of profanities pepper his Truth Social messages.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
The Express-News has redacted personally identifying information and profanities.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
Adelman and assistant coach JJ Barea launched profanities at the refs while Adelman ventured to the paint to help his star up.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
His family members told police Ebert had driven to the house, honked his horn and yelled profanities before striking the elder Yates with his car, an incident apparently captured on surveillance video.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 2 Apr. 2026
During the arrest, a large crowd surrounded officers and interfered by yelling profanities and racial slurs, police said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
In the video, the man can be heard screaming profanities while holding a baseball bat outside the window before getting out of the car and approaching the couple.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 May 2026
At one point, a man appears to emerge from the home and yell profanities in Spanish in the direction of the dump truck.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
His use of profanities pepper his Truth Social messages.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
The Express-News has redacted personally identifying information and profanities.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
Adelman and assistant coach JJ Barea launched profanities at the refs while Adelman ventured to the paint to help his star up.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
His family members told police Ebert had driven to the house, honked his horn and yelled profanities before striking the elder Yates with his car, an incident apparently captured on surveillance video.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 2 Apr. 2026
During the arrest, a large crowd surrounded officers and interfered by yelling profanities and racial slurs, police said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profanities
Noun
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Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses.—
Joan Kennedy,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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Chants laced with curses echo through Madison Square Garden.—
Albert Samaha,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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People throwing cigarette butts against the house, yelling obscenities, playing derogatory music.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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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
Noun
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The team has the power to do that, likely fueling his frustration and use of expletives.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Ohtani was frustrated with his command against Colorado despite winning his last start, dropping a few expletives that were picked up by the on-field mic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Taiwan was also the first traceable point of the passing of the many Austronesian languages, said Victoria Chen, a senior lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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If things seemed a little pricey at the concession stands, there were some bonding moments that fans of all languages could appreciate — especially those familiar with American football.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Profanities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profanities. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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