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CURSE WORD
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Example:
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Synonyms:
curse; curse word; cuss; expletive; oath; swearing; swearword
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("curse word" is a kind of...):
profanity (vulgar or irreverent speech or action)