Synonyms for cursing

Most common

swearing · blasphemy · profanity

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act of one who curses.

Forms

Plural

cursings → swearings, profanities, blasphemies…

Example sentences

• swearing Ziri was still swearing at everyone and everthing.
• blasphemy The angry mob wanted Jesus killed for blasphemy.
• profanity Unlike profanity, transphobia affects real people.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

swearing²

9 letters

blasphemy³, profanity⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (swearing² = 2 syllables).