swearing at
Hurling profanities toward
Swearing at someone is directing profanity or curses toward them, typically in anger: She was swearing at the driver who cut her off.
The phrase implies hostile intent—swearing near someone isn't the same as swearing at them.
The target may be inanimate: He stood swearing at his computer.
- cursingUsing profane language
- cussing outScolding with profanity
- profanityVulgar or obscene speech
- bad wordsOffensive or taboo vocabulary
- blasphemyIrreverence toward the sacred
four letter words · invective · choice words · anger · losing your temper · epithet · taboo · obscenity · frustration · insult · expletive · hostility · resentment · rage · blowing up · berating · telling off · slur
swearing atcomplimenting
Voicing approval or admiration
praising · blessing · commending · lauding · extolling
swearing atsweet-talking
Persuading through flattery
soothing · comforting · reassuring · encouraging · cheering on
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