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Meaning of the word curse in English

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curse

US /kɝːs/
UK /kɜːs/
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Noun

1.

a solemn utterance invoking divine wrath on a person or thing

Example:
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The witch put a curse on the prince.
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He believed his bad luck was due to a family curse.
Antonym:
blessing
2.

an offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance

Example:
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He let out a string of curses after hitting his thumb with the hammer.
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Please don't use such strong curses in front of the children.
Synonym:
swear word oath expletive blasphemy profanity

Verb

1.

to utter offensive words in anger or annoyance

Example:
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He began to curse loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
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Don't curse at me!
Synonym:
swear blaspheme profane damn execrate
2.

to cause great harm or misfortune to

Example:
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The drought cursed the land, leading to widespread famine.
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He felt cursed by his constant bad luck.
Synonym:
afflict plague torment doom
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cursed cursing curses, like chickens, come home to roost it's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness