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cursing

The correct spelling is cursing.

How to pronounce cursing

/ˈkɜːsɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈkɜːsɪŋ/

Say it like: Cur-sin-g

The correct spelling is cursing. To place a curse upon (a person or object).

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To place a curse upon (a person or object).
  2. 2.To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.
  3. 3.To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.
  4. 4.To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.
  5. 5.To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who curses.

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