A list of English euphemisms that swear, curse, or take God's name in vain.
Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary:
"euphemism ... the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted."
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
The following list was compiled using Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, Webster's New World College Dictionary, Roget's International Thesaurus, Rodale's Synonym Finder, and other references.
Euphemisms for God:
Euphemisms for oh God:
Euphemisms for oh my God:
Euphemisms for by God:
Euphemisms for Jesus:
Euphemisms for Christ:
Euphemisms for Jesus Christ:
Euphemisms for by Jesus:
Euphemisms for for Christ's sake:
Euphemisms for Lord:
Euphemisms for God's hooks (crucifixion nails):
Euphemism for God's body:
Euphemism for God's flesh:
Euphemisms for God's wounds:
Euphemism for God's blood:
Euphemisms for God rot:
Euphemisms for God blind me:
Euphemisms for hell:
Euphemisms for damn:
Euphemisms for damnation:
Euphemisms for God damn:
Topical Bible Studies > Conversation > This Study