How Do You Spell SWEARING?

Pronunciation: [swˈe͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "swearing" is quite straightforward. It is pronounced as /ˈswɛrɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as the word "swear", which means to make a promise or use profanity. The second syllable "-ing" is a common suffix added to verbs to indicate continuous action. Thus, "swearing" denotes the action of using profanity or taking an oath. Although the word can have negative connotations, it is an essential aspect of language and expression.

SWEARING Meaning and Definition

1. Swearing, as a noun, refers to the act of using profanity or offensive language, typically to express strong emotions, frustration, or to insult or offend someone. Swearing involves the utterance of words or phrases that are considered vulgar, blasphemous, sexually explicit, or considered taboo in specific cultures or societies.

   Swearing can take different forms and variations depending on the language, region, or cultural context. It may include cursing, using obscene language, or making derogatory remarks. These words and phrases often include strong expletives or obscenities that are considered socially unacceptable or inappropriate in polite conversations or formal settings.

   Swearing can be spontaneous, used as an immediate reaction to an unexpected event or to relieve stress. Alternatively, it can be intended and calculated, targeting a particular individual or group with the deliberate purpose of causing offense or asserting dominance.

   Swearing can sometimes serve as a form of catharsis, allowing individuals to express their anger, frustration, or dissatisfaction. However, it can also perpetuate negativity and create tension or discomfort in social interactions. Different cultures and societies may have varying views on swearing, considering it normal or casual in some contexts while completely taboo in others.

   Overall, swearing involves the use of offensive language to express emotions, release tension, or express disapproval, but it is important to be mindful of the appropriateness of such language in different situations to maintain effective communication and respect for others.

2. • of Swear

   • Affirming upon oath; causing to swear.

   • The act of affirming on oath; profane or irreverent language.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SWEARING *

• swaring 62.5%
• swearin 12.5%
• swering 12.5%
• swaering 12.5%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SWEARING

• wearaing
• swaearing
• weiring
• stearing
• sweaping
• sweatin
• seuring
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• sweping
• swealling
• safaring
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• werring
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• sevring
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• siering
• sweing
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• swilring
• awaring
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• sweeling
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• sweraing
• sering
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• sweeting
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• sweatting
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• aswering
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• wearring
• swabing
• wearin
• cearing
• vearing
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• pwering
• hwaring
• hwearing
• scearing
• seatring
• snearing
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• sweeaping
• sweliing
• ewaring
• wwaring
• shereing
• stearig
• swearingg
• sweaving
• sweaine
• steraring
• Salearing
• Skwerring
• stearinng

Etymology of SWEARING

The word "swearing" comes from the Middle English term "sweren" which means "to take an oath". This Middle English term evolved from the Old English word "swerian" which also meant "to promise or bind oneself by an oath". The Old English word has its roots in the Germanic language, ultimately stemming from the Proto-Germanic word "swarjaną". This Germanic root is further related to the Old Norse word "sverja" and the Dutch word "zweren", all with similar meanings of oath-taking or swearing.

Similar spelling words for SWEARING

• Swearngin,
• Swearinger,
• swearingen,
• swearengin,
• shearing.

Plural form of SWEARING is SWEARINGS

Conjugate verb Swearing

CONDITIONAL

I would swear

we would swear

you would swear

he/she/it would swear

they would swear

FUTURE

I will swear

we will swear

you will swear

he/she/it will swear

they will swear

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sworn

we will have sworn

you will have sworn

he/she/it will have sworn

they will have sworn

PAST

I swore

we swore

you swore

he/she/it swore

they swore

PAST PERFECT

I had sworn

we had sworn

you had sworn

he/she/it had sworn

they had sworn

PRESENT

I swear

we swear

you swear

he/she/it swears

they swear

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sworn

we have sworn

you have sworn

he/she/it has sworn

they have sworn

I am swearing

we are swearing

you are swearing

he/she/it is swearing

they are swearing

I was swearing

we were swearing

you were swearing

he/she/it was swearing

they were swearing

I will be swearing

we will be swearing

you will be swearing

he/she/it will be swearing

they will be swearing

I have been swearing

we have been swearing

you have been swearing

he/she/it has been swearing

they have been swearing

I had been swearing

we had been swearing

you had been swearing

he/she/it had been swearing

they had been swearing

I will have been swearing

we will have been swearing

you will have been swearing

he/she/it will have been swearing

they will have been swearing

I would have sworn

we would have sworn

you would have sworn

he/she/it would have sworn

they would have sworn

I would be swearing

we would be swearing

you would be swearing

he/she/it would be swearing

they would be swearing

I would have been swearing

we would have been swearing

you would have been swearing

he/she/it would have been swearing

they would have been swearing