咒骂 (zhòu mà) — to curse, to verbally abuse, to revile
Definition
A strong, formal verb meaning to curse or revile someone with harsh language. 骂 is the everyday general word for 'to scold/curse'; 咒骂 is more literary and implies sustained, malevolent verbal abuse.
verb
to curseto verbally abuseto revile
Examples
- 咒骂。Tā fèn nù dì zhòu mà nà ge piàn zi.He angrily cursed that swindler.
- 咒骂。Bié zài gōng gòng chǎng suǒ suí yì zhòu mà bié rén.Don't casually curse others in public places.
- 咒骂。Tā yīn wèi shuō zhēn huà ér zāo dào zhòng rén de zhòu mà.She was reviled by the crowd for telling the truth.
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