Swear words

A swear word is a rude or offensive word. Synonyms of swear word include:

curse, cuss, cussword, dirty word, expletive, four-letter word, obscenity, profanity, and vulgarism. 

Swear words are often used in private and public settings, and in films, on television, and on the radio. They can intensify what is said, but they can also shock or give offense