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What does "curse" mean? Please introduce some examples.

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Rebecca

The word "curse" here means to use a word or an expression that is vulgar, offensive or not polite and shows that you are very angry. It is also referred to as "swearing" in British English. Ex: We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open. Ex: She cursed her brother for losing her keys.

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