strong language

noun

: offensive words
The movie contains some strong language.

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Other Democratic lawmakers have also voiced concerns over the Trump administration’s handling of affairs, often using strong language. Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025 And Director Bong has such a strong language to his work. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025 The Trump administration has used strong language to disparage the federal workforce. Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 1 Mar. 2025 The puzzle challenges players to categorize words based on subtle connections, demanding both logical thinking and strong language skills. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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