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The psychobiology underlying swearing and taboo language
2018This chapter presents a review of research assessing the psychobiology of swearing and considers the neurobiological underpinnings of swearing and taboo language. It assesses evidence that swearing produces arousal of the autonomic nervous system and explores the impact of swearing and taboo language on memory, social dynamics and pain tolerance.
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Typology of Secret Languages and Linguistic Taboos
2017In every language there is the possibility for linguistic manipulation, and in every community there exist secret codes and linguistic taboos. Given the world-wide existence and sociocultural importance of secret languages and avoidance registers, it is striking that these phenomena have long been considered relatively marginal by linguists. There are,
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STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF TABOOS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This article explores the field of stylistic analysis in relation to taboos, investigating how linguistic structures and choices are used to convey and navigate sensitive or forbidden topics within cultural contexts. By examining the syntax, semantics, and discourse strategies employed in taboo language, researchers can uncover the underlying social ...openaire +1 more source
Are you really cursing? Neural processing of taboo words in native and foreign language
Brain and Language, 2019Simone Sulpizio +2 more
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Accommodating taboo language in English language teaching: issues of appropriacy and authenticity
Language, Culture and Curriculum, 2015Indika Liyanage
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Sex, death & politics – taboos in language
Pragmatics & Cognition, 2021Melanie Keller +4 more
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