swearword

Example Sentences

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James Cleverly had denied claims he called the Stockton North constituency a swearword in response to a question in the Commons from Alex Cunningham.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

“Sometimes people say, ‘Oh, it’s divisive,’ but where I come from, ‘divisive’ is not a swearword.

From The Guardian • Jan. 13, 2020

This movement contradicts two trends in swearword evolution.

From Salon • May 11, 2013

What I've learned is that the occasional swearword has an impact -- an almost physiological response.

From Inc • Oct. 1, 2010

Uncle Vernon looked as outraged as if Harry had just uttered a disgusting swearword.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling