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swear vs curse

curse vs swear

swear is not a noun while curse is a noun.

swear and curse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swear No No Yes No
curse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, swear and curse are synonyms defined as:
  • swear and curse: utter obscenities or profanities
Other synonyms of swear include blaspheme, cuss, imprecate.
swear (noun) curse (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
swear (verb) curse (verb)
have faith or confidence in utter obscenities or profanities
make a deposition; declare under oath wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
utter obscenities or profanities heap obscenities upon
promise solemnly; take an oath exclude from a church or a religious community
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Difference between swear and curse

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