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someguy

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It is based on context and societal norms, but some words clearly are more biting and have very intense tones.

 

For example:

Helpful vs. Giving

Green vs. Neon

Frustration vs. Anger

Intercourse vs. Humping

Hungry vs. Starving

Sickly vs. Dying...

 

They each mean something different... like the Eskimos have 20-30 different names for snow, each has a specific application. In a social context, and with the need to respect those around us, the more "biting" and harsher terms tend to be offensive.

 

George Carlin had a good treatise on this in one of his specials, and frequently asks some similar questions. For example, his Seven Dirty Words routine. Here's an NPR exerpt on this:

 

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4136881

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