Definition of Curse
Curse
curse
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a cause or source of distress or harm;
e.g. Keeping this car has been a curse on me, he muttered (not wanting to actually curse).
(noun)
the utterance or expression of a wish for a supernatural power to inflict harm or cause doom to someone;
e.g. The witch put a curse on the little prince.
(noun)
a profane or offensive word or phrase;
e.g. The angry man was shouting a lot of vile curses at everyone on the street.
(verb)
to use profane and offensive words or phrases against;
e.g. He cursed loudly as he saw that someone had dented his car while he was gone.
(verb)
to call upon a supernatural power to inflict harm or doom on someone;
e.g. The witch the cursed the prince who tried to kill her.
(verb)
to be afflicted with evil;
e.g. The village had been cursed with a drought.
Translate this Word
Select a language from the dropdown and click "Translate Now" to see this word in your preferred language.
Similar Words
Opposite Words
Related Words
Comments
