Difference between Cuss and Curse

What is the difference between Cuss and Curse?

Cuss as a verb is to use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely. while Curse as a verb is to place a curse upon (a person or object).

Cuss

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.

Example sentence: I was definitely the kid who was the chicken, who didn't want to say the cuss words.

Curse

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To place a curse upon (a person or object).To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet at someone or something.To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A supernatural detriment or hindrance.A vulgar epithet.A woman's monthly period.

Example sentence: The internet has been a boon and a curse for teenagers.

We hope you now know whether to use Cuss or Curse in your sentence.

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