骂 covers a range from mild scolding to harsh cursing. 骂人 = to curse/swear at someone. 被骂 = to be scolded. 挨骂 (ái mà) = to get scolded (often used by children about parents/teachers).
usage
骂街 (mà jiē) = to curse in the street (make a public scene). 对骂 (duì mà) = to trade insults. 臭骂 (chòu mà) = to give a severe dressing-down.
