as in swears
to use offensive or indecent language
shocked that someone would blaspheme in church, of all places
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The Le Creuset Dutch stands at the ready in our Test Kitchen for any stewing and braising needs, and Firkser also swears by hers at home.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
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Kamara swears by hydrating the scalp and minimal heavy product use.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a beat of levity that carries new weight, Geralt quietly curses afterward.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Liam Perino curses in front of his parents.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Blasphemes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasphemes. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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