swearing

swearing
subs.
Oath: P. and V. ὅρκος, ὁ or pl., ὅρκιον, τό (Thuc.) or pl., V. ὁρκώμᾰτα, τά; see oath.
Bad language, curse: P. and V. ἀ̆ρά, ἡ ; see also abuse.

swearing:

I. A taking an oath: expr. by periph. with verb, v. sup. TO SWEAR.

II. A using of profane language: expr. by periph: v. TO SWEAR (A., II.).