"How does a word become a "curse word". It's an arbitrary assignment by society." Not true. We specifically make it a taboo, ie. a word that's not supposed to

"How does a word become a "curse word". It's an arbitrary assignment by society." Not true. We specifically make it a taboo, ie. a word that's not supposed to be said by anyone at any occasion, and after that, from time to time, we brake this taboo. But beware, if you use a swearword too frequently, it will lose its power.