CURSED (6 letters) The term 'used bad language' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'SWORE' and 'CURSED'. Swearing is a type of language that is considered socially unacceptable, and it is often used to express strong emotions such as anger or frustration. Cursing is similar to swearing, but it is usually more intense and involves invoking supernatural forces to bring harm upon someone. Both of these terms are considered to be forms of bad language.