Synonyms for

Cursing

Verb / ˈkɜ:sɪŋ / Another word for cursing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of using offensive language or bad words.

Synonyms & similar words

damn bless cuss swear excommunicate communicate anathemise unchurch imprecate curse bedamn anathemize blaspheme beshrew maledict swearing cussing profanity blasphemy expletives oaths obscenities curses imprecations maledictions anathemas execrations hexes jinxes damnation

Synonyms by register

Formal

execration imprecation denunciation

Informal

swearing cussing bad-mouthing mouthing off

Literary

anathema malediction

Antonyms

blessing praising commending approving lauding eulogizing

Common collocations

  • loud cursing
  • foul cursing
  • angry cursing
  • habitual cursing
  • stop cursing
  • heard cursing
  • caught cursing

Word family

noun curse
verb curse
adjective cursed

Usage note

Cursing refers to the use of offensive or taboo language. It is generally considered informal and impolite in most social and professional settings.

Example sentences

  1. She heard her brother cursing in the next room.
  2. The principal was angry when he heard the students cursing in the school hallways.
  3. He felt bad about cursing in front of his grandmother.
  4. Cursing is not appropriate language to use in public.
  5. She was scolded for cursing at her little brother.

Quotes

  • I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to.
  • Cursing is invoking the assistance of a spirit to help you inflict suffering. Swearing on the other hand, is invoking, only the witness of a spirit to an statement you wish to make.
  • Cursing is invoking the assistance of a spirit to help you inflict suffering. Swearing on the other hand, is invoking, only the witness of a spirit to an statement you wish to make.

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