Cursing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฌ
cursing
[ หkษหrsษชล ]
expressing strong disapproval or anger
Cursing is the act of using offensive language or profanity to express strong disapproval or anger towards someone or something. It is often considered impolite and disrespectful in many cultures. Cursing can range from mild swear words to more severe and vulgar language.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was cursing loudly after he found out he had missed the train.
- She cursed under her breath when she realized she had forgotten her wallet.
- The angry driver started cursing at the other car for cutting him off.
- I don't appreciate it when people curse in front of children.
- Please try to control your cursing in public places.
Translations
Translations of the word "cursing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น xingar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเฅ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fluchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengutuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะฐััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ przeklinaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใ (norou)
๐ซ๐ท jurer
๐ช๐ธ maldecir
๐น๐ท kรผfretmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋ค (yokhada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุณุจ (al-sabb)
๐จ๐ฟ nadรกvat
๐ธ๐ฐ nadรกvaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ช (zhรฒumร )
๐ธ๐ฎ preklinjati
๐ฎ๐ธ blรณta
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแแแ (ts'q'evla)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรถymษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ maldecir
Word origin
The origin of the word 'cursing' can be traced back to the late Middle English period. It comes from the Old French word 'curser', which means to wish evil upon. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include using offensive language or profanity to express disapproval or anger. Cursing has been a part of human communication for centuries, with different cultures having varying levels of tolerance for such language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,341, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15338 metrical
- 15339 telegraphic
- 15340 earthy
- 15341 cursing
- 15342 mechanized
- 15343 synthesize
- 15344 misunderstandings
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