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curse - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
curse
Definition
(noun) profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Synonyms
:
curse word
,
cuss
,
expletive
,
oath
,
swearing
,
swearword
Example Sentence
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Definition
(noun) an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
Synonyms
:
condemnation
,
execration
Definition
(noun) an evil spell
Synonyms
:
hex
,
jinx
,
whammy
Example Sentence
a witch put a curse on his whole family
he put the whammy on me
Definition
(noun) something causing misery or death
Synonyms
:
bane
,
nemesis
,
scourge
Example Sentence
the bane of my life
Definition
(noun) a severe affliction
Synonyms
:
torment
Definition
(verb) utter obscenities or profanities
Synonyms
:
blaspheme
,
cuss
,
imprecate
,
swear
Example Sentence
The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street
Definition
(verb) heap obscenities upon
Example Sentence
The taxi driver who felt he didn't get a high enough tip cursed the passenger
Definition
(verb) wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
Synonyms
:
anathemise
,
anathemize
,
bedamn
,
beshrew
,
damn
,
imprecate
,
maledict
Example Sentence
The bad witch cursed the child
Definition
(verb) exclude from a church or a religious community
Synonyms
:
excommunicate
,
unchurch
Example Sentence
The gay priest was excommunicated when he married his partner
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text: one and this curse is getting stronger
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