strong language

noun

: offensive words
The movie contains some strong language.

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When that ceasefire failed to hold overnight, the president was visibly frustrated this morning, using strong language when speaking about the two countries. Cate Martel, The Hill, 24 June 2025 Such strong language, reminiscent of radical Maoist rhetoric during the 1966-76 Cultural Revolution, is also undermining Beijing’s recent efforts to woo private entrepreneurs and foreign investors to stimulate the nation’s slowing economy. Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Mar. 2025 Sage appears as the latest of a handful of Democratic hopefuls who have used strong language in their polished ads. Julia Mueller, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2025 Additionally, stricter requirements have been introduced, including financial independence, stable employment, and strong language proficiency. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for strong language

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“Strong language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20language. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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