cursing
Cursing (noun) means the act of using swear words or calling down a curse. Example: “The referee gave him a warning for cursing at another player.”
How to use cursing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSwearing, or wishing harm on someone out loud.
Word forms
cursings plural
Fill the gap
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The referee gave him a warning for _____ at another player.
Etymology
From Old English cursung, the noun form of curse.
Rhymes for cursing
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What does “cursing” mean?
The word “cursing” means the act of using swear words or calling down a curse. In plain terms, swearing, or wishing harm on someone out loud.
How do you pronounce “cursing”?
“Cursing” is pronounced KUR-sihng (/ˈkɝsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cursing” in a sentence?
Here is “cursing” used in a sentence: “The referee gave him a warning for cursing at another player.”
What part of speech is “cursing”?
“Cursing” is a noun.
Where does the word “cursing” come from?
The word “cursing” comes from Old English. From Old English cursung, the noun form of curse.
Is “cursing” a common word?
“Cursing” is an uncommon word in modern English.