PROFANITY


Meaning of PROFANITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prəfænɪti, AM proʊ- ]

( profanities)

1.

Profanity is an act that shows disrespect for a religion or religious beliefs. ( FORMAL )

To desecrate a holy spring is considered profanity.

= sacrilege

N-UNCOUNT

2.

Profanities are swear words. ( FORMAL )

= obscenity

N-COUNT : usu pl

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