definition of
swearing

[1] #1 swearing n. [curse, curse word, expletive, oath, swearword, cuss] profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted". wn

[2] #2 swearing n. [oath] a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury. wn