Synonyms and antonyms of To use offensive language in British Thesaurus

swear (verb)

to use words that are deliberately offensive, for example because you are angry with someone

curse (verb)

to use offensive or impolite language

curse (verb)

to say or think offensive or impolite words about someone or something

blaspheme (verb)

old-fashioned to swear using God’s name in a way that offends people

abuse (verb)

to speak to someone in an angry, offensive way

cuss (verb)

mainly Americaninformal to swear

swear like a trooper ()

to swear a lot

turn the air blue ()

to swear many times or use a lot of rude words, for example because you are angry. You can also say that the air turns blue if someone speaks in this way.