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# strong language

phrase (noun phrase; uncountable)

«strong language» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, official) swearing and rude words.
2. forceful, serious words that show a strong opinion ("the report used strong language about the failures").

### In the lessons

Used on TV, film ratings and in news to warn about swearing without repeating it; official, all regions.

### Examples

- Warning: this programme contains strong language.
- The film is rated 15 for strong language.
- The coach apologised for his strong language.
- The judge used strong language to criticise the company.
- "Excuse my strong language," said the plumber.
- The book has some strong language, so it's for older readers.

### Note

Usually means swearing. The second sense is just firm words, not swearing. Uncountable.