curse

1 of 2

noun

ˈkərs

: a prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon one : imprecation

People believe that there is a curse on the house.

: a profane or obscene oath or word

In an antechamber, his lieutenants suddenly heard the shattering of glass and angry curses.

Sam Moses

: something that is cursed or accursed

"I … will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth."

Jeremiah 26:6 (King James Version)

: evil or misfortune that comes as if in response to imprecation or as retribution

… intolerance is the greatest curse of every land …

Kenneth Roberts

: a cause of great harm or misfortune : torment

His fame turned out to be a curse, not a blessing.

: menstruation

—used with the

curse

2 of 2

verb

cursed; cursing

transitive verb

: to use profanely insolent language against : blaspheme

cursing his god

: to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon

He was cursed and fears he will die.

: to execrate in fervent and often profane terms

cursed by future generations unless we act now

: to bring great evil upon : afflict

a land cursed with famine

intransitive verb

: to utter imprecations : swear

cursing loudly

Synonyms

Noun

anathema
ban
execration
imprecation
malediction
malison
winze [Scottish]

Verb

anathematize
beshrew [archaic]
imprecate
maledict

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun I heard him utter a curse before the microphone was shut off. The witch pronounced a curse in some strange language. People believe that someone put a curse on the house. His fame turned out to be a curse, not a blessing. Verb He cursed himself for being so careless. She cursed her bad luck. In the book the evil witch curses the villagers. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Even our dear Hunter Schafer was not immune to the Euphoria curse.

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 The graphic novel series chronicles the journey of a teenage girl, Iyanu, who is tasked with uncovering the story behind her powers and saving her people from an ancient curse that threatens to destroy all of humanity.

Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 1 Sep. 2022 And what is the difference between a curse and a blessing?

oregonlive, 31 Aug. 2022 Some TikTok users blamed the curse on astrology, joking that the alignment of the planets catalyzed so many public breakups.

Morgan Sung, NBC News, 19 Aug. 2022 The President considers alcoholism a kind of family curse.

Adam Entous, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 As a result of the streak of adversity, Willie Jack is convinced that there’s a curse afoot and blames herself; Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai) is feeling betrayed; and Cheese (Lane Factor)?

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022 In the second episode, Willie Jack and Cheese turn to Uncle Brownie (Gary Farmer), an elder who dispenses advice and decades-old weed, for help in lifting a curse.

James Poniewozik, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Fame is a blessing and an occasional curse for McDonald’s.

Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 27 July 2022

Verb

Mike proceeds to curse him out, before the journalist cuts the conversation short.

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 One of the females began to yell and curse at salon staff and officers and, when told to stand in one spot, refused to do so.

cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 That behavior was induced by Balaam, the heathen prophet hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the Jews.

Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2022 One of the things that interviewees often ask is if they're allowed to curse and if they're allowed to cry during their talks.

Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 July 2022 Researchers have found that doctors who curse in front of patients are seen as less trustworthy and less expert than those who don’t.

Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 9 June 2022 At the same time, records show some practitioners had darker motives: to curse, inflict illness, possess others, cause impotence, extinguish love or kill.

Valerie Kivelson, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 June 2022 There are also tons of new characters who don't even know about the Upside Down's existence — let alone its chilling complexities that continuously curse Hawkins.

Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 26 May 2022 Get out and enjoy the spring blossoms, and try not to curse the pollen too much.

Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English curs, going back to Old English, of uncertain origin

Verb

Middle English cursen, going back to Old English cursian, probably derivative of curs curse entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	curse
释义	curse 1 of 2 noun ˈkərs 1 : a prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon one : imprecation People believe that there is a curse on the house. 2 : a profane or obscene oath or word In an antechamber, his lieutenants suddenly heard the shattering of glass and angry curses. Sam Moses 3 : something that is cursed or accursed "I … will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth." Jeremiah 26:6 (King James Version) 4 : evil or misfortune that comes as if in response to imprecation or as retribution … intolerance is the greatest curse of every land … Kenneth Roberts 5 : a cause of great harm or misfortune : torment His fame turned out to be a curse, not a blessing. 6 : menstruation —used with the curse 2 of 2 verb cursed; cursing transitive verb 1 : to use profanely insolent language against : blaspheme cursing his god 2 a : to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon He was cursed and fears he will die. b : to execrate in fervent and often profane terms cursed by future generations unless we act now 3 : to bring great evil upon : afflict a land cursed with famine intransitive verb : to utter imprecations : swear cursing loudly Synonyms Noun anathema ban execration imprecation malediction malison winze [Scottish] Verb anathematize beshrew [archaic] imprecate maledict See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun I heard him utter a curse before the microphone was shut off. The witch pronounced a curse in some strange language. People believe that someone put a curse on the house. His fame turned out to be a curse, not a blessing. Verb He cursed himself for being so careless. She cursed her bad luck. In the book the evil witch curses the villagers. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Even our dear Hunter Schafer was not immune to the Euphoria curse. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 The graphic novel series chronicles the journey of a teenage girl, Iyanu, who is tasked with uncovering the story behind her powers and saving her people from an ancient curse that threatens to destroy all of humanity. Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 1 Sep. 2022 And what is the difference between a curse and a blessing? oregonlive, 31 Aug. 2022 Some TikTok users blamed the curse on astrology, joking that the alignment of the planets catalyzed so many public breakups. Morgan Sung, NBC News, 19 Aug. 2022 The President considers alcoholism a kind of family curse. Adam Entous, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 As a result of the streak of adversity, Willie Jack is convinced that there’s a curse afoot and blames herself; Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai) is feeling betrayed; and Cheese (Lane Factor)? Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022 In the second episode, Willie Jack and Cheese turn to Uncle Brownie (Gary Farmer), an elder who dispenses advice and decades-old weed, for help in lifting a curse. James Poniewozik, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Fame is a blessing and an occasional curse for McDonald’s. Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 27 July 2022 Verb Mike proceeds to curse him out, before the journalist cuts the conversation short. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 One of the females began to yell and curse at salon staff and officers and, when told to stand in one spot, refused to do so. cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 That behavior was induced by Balaam, the heathen prophet hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the Jews. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2022 One of the things that interviewees often ask is if they're allowed to curse and if they're allowed to cry during their talks. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 July 2022 Researchers have found that doctors who curse in front of patients are seen as less trustworthy and less expert than those who don’t. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 9 June 2022 At the same time, records show some practitioners had darker motives: to curse, inflict illness, possess others, cause impotence, extinguish love or kill. Valerie Kivelson, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 June 2022 There are also tons of new characters who don't even know about the Upside Down's existence — let alone its chilling complexities that continuously curse Hawkins. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 26 May 2022 Get out and enjoy the spring blossoms, and try not to curse the pollen too much. Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English curs, going back to Old English, of uncertain origin Verb Middle English cursen, going back to Old English cursian, probably derivative of curs curse entry 1 First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing curse curse out curse word the curse curse out curse word the curse Kids Definition curse 1 of 2 noun ˈkərs 1 : a series of words calling for harm to come to someone 2 : a word or an expression used in swearing or in calling for harm to come to someone 3 : evil or misfortune that comes as if in answer to someone's request The land suffered the curse of drought. 4 : a cause of great harm or evil All this money has been nothing but a curse. curse 2 of 2 verb cursed; cursing 1 : to call upon divine power to send harm or evil upon He cursed his enemies. 2 : swear sense 1 3 : to bring unhappiness or evil upon : afflict 4 : to say or think bad things about (someone or something) He cursed the unfairness of the world. curse 1 of 2 noun 1 as in condemnation a prayer that harm will come to someone uttered a curse upon his persecutor from the scaffold Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance condemnation malediction censure imprecation ban spell damnation jinx anathema winze excommunication voodoo execration malison denunciation pox hoodoo whammy mojo hex Antonyms & Near Antonyms blessing benediction benison citation endorsement indorsement commendation See More 2 as in swear a disrespectful or indecent word or expression started muttering curses after hitting his thumb with the hammer Synonyms & Similar Words swear cuss language epithet swearword expletive malediction cussword profanity vulgarism dirty word obscenity imprecation name four-letter word scurrility execration oath bawdry 3 as in bane a source of harm or misfortune intolerance of personal differences is a curse of humanity Synonyms & Similar Words bane nemesis threat menace scourge danger affliction jinx hazard peril trouble hoodoo risk hex pitfall snag catch booby trap Antonyms & Near Antonyms blessing benefit gift advantage support assistance relief aid good help boon windfall godsend comfort joy pleasure felicity manna protection delight safety defense security shield consolation solace armor guard safeguard See More curse 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to imprecate to ask a divine power to send harm or evil upon I curse the guy who had the idea of having annoying salespeople call up innocent people to sell them things they don't want Synonyms & Similar Words imprecate beshrew condemn denounce anathematize jinx voodoo damn maledict hex execrate reprobate dang revile darn durn dash fulminate (against) rail (against) cuss (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms bless commend congratulate applaud 2 as in to plague to cause persistent suffering to misfortunes and problems seem to have cursed everyone ever associated with that house Synonyms & Similar Words plague afflict persecute torture torment anguish attack trouble beset bother besiege bedevil harrow sting rack agonize excruciate annoy strike smite harry vex hurt worry bug aggravate badger pain disturb distress hound oppress stress irk overwhelm discomfort upset harass assail irritate gripe pursue exasperate dog peeve grieve strain ride disquiet chafe gall stab grate try put out victimize pester nettle prick crush molest martyr pang rile fluster overpower smart discompose perturb agitate hagride tyrannize rasp wring pique get Antonyms & Near Antonyms aid help relieve assist abet comfort release deliver console soothe reprieve content solace quiet succor See More 3 as in to swear to use offensive or indecent language you'll have to put a quarter in the jar every time you curse Synonyms & Similar Words swear blaspheme cuss damn rail imprecate rant revile execrate anathematize confound fulminate 4 as in to blame to use profane or obscene language at or about cursed him for showing up late, when he knew how important it was to be on time Synonyms & Similar Words blame damn imprecate criticize chide admonish reproach rebuke maledict reprimand censure reprove reprobate reprehend Antonyms & Near Antonyms bless praise glorify magnify laud extol commend hail salute applaud extoll compliment acclaim See More
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curse

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