swears at

Verbally assaults harshly

To swear at someone is to direct profanity or curses toward them, usually in anger: He swore at the driver who cut him off.

The phrase implies verbal aggression—you're not just swearing near someone but targeting them with obscenities.

Related

flying into a rage · four letter words · conflict · cussing out · insults · disrespect · curses · frustration · expletives · berates · impulsivity · flips off · letting off steam · tirade · aggression · obscenity · hostility · tongue-lashing

Opposites
verbal treatment

swears atpraises

Verbally commends

compliments · blesses · lauds · applauds · commends

respect shown

swears athonors

Recognition for achievement

reveres · venerates · salutes · respects · exalts

Family

swear, swears, swearing, swore, sworn, swearer, swearers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG