profanity

3 definitions • 3 examples

(an example of) showing no respect for a god or a religion, especially through language

an offensive or obscene word or phrase:

It was the song's opening line, a series of profanities, that caused the record to be banned on the radio station.

words that are offensive because of not respecting religion, or offensive because of being rude:

[ U ] The film contains profanity and violence.

[ C usually pl ] They shouted profanities at us.