cuss vs utter

cuss is a noun but utter is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cuss	Yes	No	Yes	No
utter	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, utter is a hypernym of cuss; that is, utter is a word with a broader meaning than cuss:

Other hypernyms of cuss include express, give tongue to, verbalise, verbalize.

cuss (noun)	utter (noun)
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
a persistently annoying person
a boy or man

cuss (adjective)	utter (adjective)
	complete and absolute
	without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

cuss (verb)	utter (verb)
utter obscenities or profanities	express in speech
	articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
	express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
	put into circulation