swearword

swear·word

[swair-wurd]
noun
a word used in swearing or cursing; a profane or obscene word.

Origin:
1880–85, Americanism; swear + word

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swearword (ˈswɛəˌwɜːd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a socially taboo word or phrase of a profane, obscene, or insulting character

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Swearword is always a great word to know.
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