CURSE WORD

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 I. (noun) 

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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)

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