# corset vs curses

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### corset
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ · frequency rank #27,790*
A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

### curses
*intj · IPA /ˈkɝsɪz/ · frequency rank #21,484*
Expression of annoyance or frustration.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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