Another word for cuss | Synonyms for cuss

Another word for cuss

verb

(Informal)
To invoke evil or injury upon:
anathematize, curse, damn, imprecate. (Archaic) execrate, maledict. See words
(Informal)
To use profane or obscene language:
blaspheme, curse, damn, swear. See decent, sacred, words

noun

(Informal)

A profane or obscene term:

blasphemy, curse, epithet, expletive, oath, swearword. See decent, sacred, words

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If you feel that cussing does not have a detrimental effect upon other people and yourself, the first tip from the Cuss Control Academy offers several sound reasons for not cussing.
Cuss words have always been around, but it seems that the youngest generation uses them as part of their everyday vocabulary.
It is inexcusable for him to yell, cuss and tell you that you don't have the right after seven months to ask questions about his personal business.
The Old Man setting up a "cuss" jar in an attempt to cut down on the amount of swearing done by the shop's employees.
Tape notes around your home or even start a curse jar that you must fill when you cuss.

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