curse

²curse

verb

cursedcurs·ing

Definition of CURSE

transitive verb

1

: to use profanely insolent language against : blaspheme <curse God and die — Job 2:9(REB)>

2

a : to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon <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>

Examples of CURSE

1. He cursed himself for being so careless.
2. She cursed her bad luck.
3. In the book the evil witch curses the villagers.

First Known Use of CURSE

before 12th century

Related to CURSE

Synonyms: anathematize, beshrew [archaic], imprecate, maledict

Antonyms: bless

Related Words: condemn, damn, denounce, execrate, reprobate; hex, jinx, voodoo; dang, darn (also durn), dash; cuss (out), fulminate (against), rail (against), revile

Near Antonyms: applaud, commend, congratulate

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