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billingsgate

noun
/ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

Meaning

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

Example Sentences

The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.

Synonyms

abuse, invective, profanity, swearing, vituperation

Antonyms

praise, compliment, politeness

Collocations

use billingsgate, resort to billingsgate, filled with billingsgate

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