curs

plural of cur
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as in cowards
a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger denounced as curs those police officers who deserted their posts during the hurricane and its aftermath

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skunk
Noun
  • Birds nest beneath Wright’s generous eaves, skunks burrow into foundations, and spiders spin webs on geometric architectural details.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Austin Wildlife Rescue has taken in over 120 animals since the weekend including baby squirrels, skunks and turtles.
    Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
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“Curs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curs. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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