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curse
[kurs]
noun
the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc.
Antonyms: benediction, blessinga formula or charm intended to cause such misfortune to another.
the act of reciting such a formula.
a profane oath; curse word.
an evil that has been invoked upon one.
the cause of evil, misfortune, or trouble.
something accursed.
Informal., Usually the curse the menstrual period; menstruation.
an ecclesiastical censure or anathema.
Antonyms: benediction, blessing
verb (used with object)
to wish or invoke evil, calamity, injury, or destruction upon.
Antonyms: blessto swear at.
to blaspheme.
to afflict with great evil.
to excommunicate.
verb (used without object)
to utter curses; swear profanely.
curse
/ kɜːs /
noun
a profane or obscene expression of anger, disgust, surprise, etc; oath
an appeal to a supernatural power for harm to come to a specific person, group, etc
harm resulting from an appeal to a supernatural power
to be under a curse
something that brings or causes great trouble or harm
a saying, charm, effigy, etc, used to invoke a curse
an ecclesiastical censure of excommunication
informal, menstruation or a menstrual period
verb
(intr) to utter obscenities or oaths
(tr) to abuse (someone) with obscenities or oaths
(tr) to invoke supernatural powers to bring harm to (someone or something)
(tr) to bring harm upon
(tr) another word for excommunicate
Other Word Forms
- curser noun
- outcurse verb (used with object)
- uncursing adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of curse1
Word History and Origins
Origin of curse1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
One video circulating online showed people cursing at law enforcement officers inside an unmarked white van, hitting the vehicle as it drove away.
That was both a blessing and a curse.
A second video has since emerged of Porter cursing at a young staffer who walked behind her during a video conference in 2021.
Several retired women and men sitting on a bench a few blocks away from the rally grew agitated at the very mention of Magyar, cursing loudly and wishing him death for daring to challenge Orbán.
Alex spouts angry curses as Maggie laments that Paul has gone through more vehicles at the age of 19 than she has in her entire life.
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