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curse vs swear

swear vs curse

curse is a noun but swear is not a noun.

curse and swear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curse Yes No Yes No
swear No No Yes No
As verbs, curse and swear are synonyms defined as:
  • curse and swear: utter obscenities or profanities
Other synonyms of curse include blaspheme, cuss, imprecate.
curse (noun) swear (noun)
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
an evil spell
a severe affliction
something causing misery or death
curse (verb) swear (verb)
utter obscenities or profanities have faith or confidence in
wish harm upon; invoke evil upon make a deposition; declare under oath
heap obscenities upon utter obscenities or profanities
exclude from a church or a religious community promise solemnly; take an oath
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Difference between curse and swear

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