noun (plural profanities) (formal)
1 [U] behaviour that shows a lack of respect for God or holy things
2 [C,usually pl.] swear words, or religious words used in a way that shows a lack of respect for God or holy things:
He uttered a stream of profanities.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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