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expletive vs curse

curse vs expletive

expletive and curse both are nouns.

expletive is not a verb while curse is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expletive Yes No No No
curse Yes No Yes No
As nouns, expletive and curse are synonyms defined as:
  • expletive and curse: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Other synonyms of expletive include curse word, cuss, oath, swearing, swearword.
expletive (noun) curse (noun)
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line 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
expletive (verb) curse (verb)
utter obscenities or profanities
wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
heap obscenities upon
exclude from a church or a religious community
Difference between expletive and curse

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