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Meaning of curse

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

curse

Pronunciation:/kɜːs//kɝs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

  2. A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.

  3. The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment.

  4. A vulgar epithet.

curse

Pronunciation:/kɜːs//kɝs/

verb

Definitions

  1. To place a curse upon (a person or object).

  2. To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.

  3. To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.

  4. To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.

    Synonyms:swear