curse word

collocation in English

meaningsofcurseandword

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curse
noun
uk
/kɜːs/us
/kɝːs/
magic words that are intended to bring bad luck ...
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word
noun
uk
/wɜːd/us
/wɝːd/
a single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken ...
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(Definition ofcurseandwordfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcurse word

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The word "integration", instead of being acurseword, becomes a term of blessing.
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In miners' language, "pneumoconiosis"is not necessarily acurseword, but"bronchitis" sometimes is.
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The word blin is also often used as a softcurseword, expressing frustration.
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Songs are written to be comedically self-censored, such as disregarding the rhyming scheme to avoid an obviouscurseword.
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As acurseword, it may have completely different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
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Gill refused to be questioned and said acurseword.
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He very seldom showed anger and no one ever heard a singlecursewordemanate from his lips.
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Its modern use as acurseworddepends on a recent homophone and is unrelated to the surname.
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It further explained curse words are bad because they make some people feel momentarily uncomfortable.
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He enjoys whiskey on occasion, hates curse words, and holds to a consistent work ethic.
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Lyrically, it is a complimentary love track that contains curse words and a repetitive chorus.
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Working blue refers to the act of using curse words and discussing things that people do not discuss in polite society.
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Since there would be no way to edit out mistakes and exaggerations, the actors were asked to keep improvisation to a minimum, and avoid at all costs curse words.
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The live material was poorly edited to remove curse words and to fade abruptly between songs, removing most of the audience reactions.
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