as in curses
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
used vulgarisms that embarrassed his family
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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 -
Chants laced with curses echo through Madison Square Garden.—
Albert Samaha,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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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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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
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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
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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
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Football in Ghana is a powerful unifying force in a country of more than 30 million people, multiple languages, and dozens of distinct ethnic groups.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Israel’s military has spokespeople in several languages, but only Adraee is famous enough to be known by his first name.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Chawla said multiple campaign road signs were vandalized with racial epithets in two separate incidents.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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His nanny was his fierce protector and insulated him from the depredations of Nazis and their enablers, baptizing him and teaching him to handily hurl anti-Jewish epithets to fit in.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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“Vulgarisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgarisms. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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