Thread:Chrismh/@comment-36644968-20190901070356/@comment-168.1.112.93-20190904021911

Actually, the word ass has nothing to do with the word assist.

Source: www.etymonline.com/word/assist

On the other hand, the word bullshit straight up came from combining bull and shit. So yes, it can be counted as a swear word. By your logic, you can also say the word f*** without treating it as a swear word as long as you use it for the following meaning: Damage or ruin (something).