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swearword

British  
/ ˈswɛəˌwɜːd /

noun

  1. a socially taboo word or phrase of a profane, obscene, or insulting character

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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

He makes a real effort not to swear in front of his children, he says, and only first heard his father use a swearword through a wall when he was 13 years old.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2014

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