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cuss

[kuhs] / kʌs /


VERB
swear
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Shapiro isn’t the kind of norm-breaking politician who might be expected to cuss in public.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Instead I had become a public-interest lawyer, before my disease took that from me, and had allowed myself to cuss occasionally, but this was a real departure.

From Washington Post • Jul. 29, 2022

“They told him not to cuss and he stopped,” a woman can be heard telling an officer in the video.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2022

"Heck, yes. But am I going to allow a child to cuss anyone out? Heck, no."

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2021

“You don’t have to cuss me,” Gus said.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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