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Swearing/Cursing

noun

swearing

the use of language regarded as coarseblasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech in order to express anger or other strong emotion.

"there's a lot of swearing in the show"

verb

use language of a kind regarded as coarseblasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech in order to express anger or other strong emotion.

"Peter swore under his breath"

Similar:  curse, blaspheme, utter profanities, utter oaths, be foul-mouthed, use bad/foul language, be blasphemous, take the Lord's name in vain, swear like a trooper, damn, cuss, turn the air blue, eff and blind, execrate, bad language, foul language, strong language, profanity, obscenity, cursing, blaspheming, blasphemy, vilification, imprecation, curses, oaths, expletives, swear word, profanities, insults, coprolalia, cussing, effing and blinding, four-letter words

Scripture Study for Sadness

Look bellow for Bible references about swearing/cursing:

"Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen and understand.

What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”

Colossians 4:6

"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

Ephesians 4:29

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

Ephesians 5:4

"Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving."

Exodus 20:7

“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name."

James 1:26

"Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless."

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