Swearers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A group of individuals who verbally express strong emotions or frustration through the use of profane or offensive language
2. Persons known for making solemn promises or oaths, often invoking a higher power as witness to their commitment
3. Those who habitually use curse words in conversation, reflecting their attitude or emotional state

Etymology: "Swearers" is simply the plural of "swearer," which is formed from the verb "swear" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning one who performs the action. The verb "swear" goes back to Old English "swerian," and the agent noun came into Middle English as "swerere," so a swearer was originally anyone who swore, whether in a solemn vow or a careless oath. The plural form, then, simply counts more than one such person. The noun's modern sense of people who take solemn promises before a higher power narrows the broader idea of simply swearing an oath to the act of formal, witnessed commitment.

Synonyms: oath-takers, vow-makers