What does the cryptic crossword clue "Comes back about to swear, stopping short (6)" mean?

The definition is "Comes back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="about") + CURS (synonym="about") = RECURS; definition: "Comes back" The answer is RECURS.

Comes back about to swear, stopping short (6)

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