Curse: meaning, definitions and examples

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curse

 

[ kษ™หs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

bad luck

A curse is a wish that something bad will happen to someone or something.

Synonyms

hex, jinx, malediction.

Examples of usage

  • They believe that the curse will bring them bad luck.
  • The curse placed on the family has lasted for generations.
Context #2 | Verb

to invoke evil

To curse is to invoke or wish for evil, calamity, or injury upon someone or something.

Synonyms

damn, hex, maledict.

Examples of usage

  • She cursed the thief who stole her purse.
  • The witch cursed the villagers for their betrayal.

Translations

Translations of the word "curse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maldiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fluch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kutukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะปัั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klฤ…twa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ชใ„ (noroi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malรฉdiction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maldiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lanet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ฃผ (jeoju)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุนู†ุฉ (la'na)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kletba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kliatba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ…ๅ’’ (zว”zhรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prekletstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรถlvun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€า“ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒ (ts'q'evla)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™nษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maldiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'curse' originated from the Old English word 'curs', which meant a prayer that evil or harm befall someone. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of a spell or formula that brings bad luck or misfortune. Curses have been a part of folklore and superstition in many cultures throughout history, often associated with magic, witchcraft, and revenge.

See also: accursed, cursed, curser, cursing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,065 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.