strong language

noun

: offensive words
The movie contains some strong language.

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The final communique also called out China’s aid to Russia with strong language, reflecting an ability to broaden hard-nosed US concerns about Chinese behavior to European allies that are not always willing to risk Beijing’s ire. Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 12 July 2024 Despite its mature themes, there is not much strong language throughout this movie. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Aug. 2024 Senior Israeli officials are publicly using strong language to warn Hezbollah that fighting could break out at any time. Elliott Goat, The Week Uk, theweek, 30 July 2024 Expect constant bloody violence, strong language, suggestive references and dark humor. Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 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 10 Jan. 2025.

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