cursaro

/kurˈsarɔ/

Definitions

1. verb

to insult or talk badly about someone, often in a poetic or figurative way.

“The poet cursed the king’s regime in his latest poem, cursaro him with scathing verses.”

2. noun

a type of curse or insult, especially one expressed in a poetic or figurative way.

“The playwright used a cursaro against the corrupt politician in his play, leaving the audience in shock.”

Synonyms

  • insult
  • lampoon
  • slander

Antonyms

  • flatter
  • praise