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loaded language


Language using words, set phrases or idioms that have strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definitions.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The politician used loaded language to make his opponent look bad.

CONTEXTUAL

Be careful when you write your report, as using loaded language can make your argument seem biased instead of objective.

COMPLEX

The editorial relied heavily on loaded language, carefully choosing emotionally charged adjectives to sway the reader's opinion without providing any factual evidence.


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  1. 01

    blow one's load

    To ejaculate, to cum.

  2. 02

    dump one's load

    To ejaculate, cum, inseminate, or defecate

  3. 03

    load of shit

    Something that is not true, a mass of lies (refers to bullshit).

  4. 04

    load up

    To fully load (a weapon).

  5. 05

    load up on

    To gather large quantities of (something); to stockpile (something); to gorge on (something); to hoard (something).

  6. 06

    loaded for bear

    Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation.

  7. 07

    loaded word

    Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond its ordinary definition.

  8. 08

    mind one's language

    To be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear words.

Last updated August 10, 2026