cursing
word · lemma: curse
Definition
The act of using offensive or rude words, or speaking words that wish bad things to happen to someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
'Cursing' usually refers to using bad language (swearing, using swear words), but can also mean calling down a curse (wish harm). More common in informal or emotional situations. 'Cursing' is less specific than 'swearing' in some places. Avoid in formal or polite settings.
Spanish: maldecir - decir palabrotasPortuguese (BR): xingar - praguejar - amaldiçoarPortuguese (PT): praguejar - amaldiçoar - dizer palavrõesChinese (Simplified): 骂人 - 诅咒Chinese (Traditional): 罵人 - 詛咒Hindi: गाली देना - श्राप देनाArabic: الشتيمة - اللعنBengali: গালাগালি - অভিশাপRussian: ругательство - проклятиеJapanese: 悪口 - 呪いVietnamese: chửi rủa - nguyền rủaKorean: 욕설 - 저주Turkish: küfretme - beddua etmeUrdu: گالی دینا - بددعا دیناIndonesian: mengumpat - mengutuk
Example Sentences
Why are you cursing at the computer?
natural
He started cursing when he dropped his phone.
basic
Cursing is not allowed in this classroom.
basic
She apologized for cursing during the meeting.
basic
After losing the game, he kept cursing under his breath.
natural
They were cursing so loud that the neighbors complained.
natural