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profanity

[prəˈfanəti]

profanity Definition

  • 1blasphemous or obscene language
  • 2an act that shows disrespect for religion or religious beliefs

Using profanity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "profanity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was fined for using profanity in public.

  • Example

    The comedian's jokes were full of profanity.

  • Example

    The book was banned for its use of profanity.

  • Example

    She was offended by the profanity in the movie.

profanity Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for profanity

Phrases with profanity

  • take the Lord's name in vain

    use the name of God in a disrespectful or irreverent manner

    Example

    Taking the Lord's name in vain is considered a form of profanity.

  • use a lot of profanity or vulgar language

    Example

    The angry customer was swearing like a sailor.

  • a software tool that blocks or censors profane or offensive language

    Example

    The website uses a profanity filter to prevent users from posting inappropriate comments.

Origins of profanity

from Latin 'profanus', meaning 'unholy'

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Summary: profanity in Brief

The term 'profanity' [prəˈfanəti] refers to blasphemous or obscene language, as well as acts that show disrespect for religion or religious beliefs. It is often used in the context of public speech, entertainment, and media, with examples like 'He was fined for using profanity in public.' 'Profanity' extends into phrases like 'take the Lord's name in vain,' and tools like 'profanity filter,' denoting censorship or prevention of inappropriate language.