Thesaurus results for CUSSING

cussing

verb

present participle of cuss

as in swearing

to use offensive or indecent language the little girl clapped her hands over her ears when her brother started cussing

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Recent Examples of cussing Those relationships could allow for more explosive in-game interactions — both Durant and Şengün can be expressive and coach Ime Udoka, as Fred VanVleet said recently, is cussing the whole game — to happen without long-lasting repercussions. —

Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026 The pastor seems to enjoy cussing, or half-cussing, while on the green. —

Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026 Many would consider cussing those law enforcement officers an act of rebellious patriotism. —

Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025

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Verb

Tensions rose, neighbors said, to the point that King was heard at times swearing at Kirsten Wells as well as others using vulgar epithets.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Warren was bleeding but conscious, propped on an elbow, ordering Sneaky to get the sheep back, swearing when the man tried to move him.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026