Researchers say profanity is a more powerful and entirely different form of communication, evoking differences in emotion, compared to regular language use.
Across different languages, swear words tend to lack l, r, and w sounds. Researchers say the approximants, or common pattern of the sounds, are less suitable than other sounds for giving offense.
Usually frowned upon, researchers say swearing can increase a person's self-confidence and boost their physical strength. However, the use of profanity can also increase risk-taking behaviors.
A new study reveals swearing can help to alleviate both physical and social pain.
