Synonyms of curse

curse 1 of 2

noun

ˈkərs 

1

as in condemnation

a prayer that harm will come to someone

uttered a curse upon his persecutor from the scaffold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemnation
• censure
• malediction
• imprecation
• ban
• spell
• anathema
• winze
• damnation
• execration
• malison
• excommunication
• denunciation
• jinx
• voodoo
• pox
• hoodoo
• whammy
• mojo
• hex

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blessing
• benediction
• citation
• benison
• endorsement
• commendation

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
• language
• cuss
• epithet
• expletive
• profanity
• dirty word
• obscenity
• vulgarism
• swearword
• name
• malediction
• cussword
• imprecation
• four-letter word
• scurrility
• oath
• bawdry
• execration

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
• hazard
• jinx
• risk
• trouble
• peril
• hex
• hoodoo
• pitfall
• snag
• catch
• booby trap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• benefit
• blessing
• support
• assistance
• advantage
• gift
• relief
• aid
• good
• help
• boon
• windfall
• godsend
• comfort
• felicity
• pleasure
• joy
• manna
• protection
• delight
• safety
• defense
• security
• consolation
• shield
• solace
• armor
• guard
• safeguard

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
• condemn
• denounce
• beshrew
• anathematize
• jinx
• damn
• voodoo
• maledict
• execrate
• hex
• revile
• reprobate
• darn
• dang
• rail (against)
• fulminate (against)
• cuss (out)
• dash

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
• persecute
• afflict
• torture
• torment
• anguish
• attack
• besiege
• bother
• beset
• bedevil
• trouble
• harrow
• sting
• agonize
• rack
• excruciate
• strike
• annoy
• disturb
• worry
• aggravate
• distress
• hurt
• smite
• bug
• overwhelm
• vex
• pursue
• oppress
• assail
• pain
• harass
• discomfort
• badger
• irk
• upset
• irritate
• hound
• dog
• harry
• stress
• exasperate
• grieve
• ride
• gripe
• try
• chafe
• put out
• pester
• stab
• strain
• molest
• disquiet
• victimize
• grate
• gall
• rile
• nettle
• crush
• prick
• overpower
• fluster
• perturb
• peeve
• agitate
• discompose
• tyrannize
• pique
• martyr
• rasp
• wring
• hagride
• smart
• get
• pang

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aid
• help
• assist
• relieve
• abet
• release
• deliver
• comfort
• content
• console
• soothe
• quiet
• reprieve
• solace
• succor

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
• rant
• imprecate
• 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
• criticize
• imprecate
• chide
• admonish
• reproach
• reprimand
• maledict
• rebuke
• reprove
• censure
• reprehend
• reprobate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bless
• praise
• glorify
• magnify
• commend
• extol
• applaud
• salute
• laud
• hail
• compliment
• acclaim

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curse

Noun

Set in the witch-rich state of Massachusetts, the outcasted siblings attempt to lift their ancestral curse, which strikes dead any man who falls in love with an Owens woman. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

In the ongoing debate about the usefulness of data centers, or the overwhelming curse of the same, both sides have their arguments. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

Unlike his predecessor Hubert Davis — who famously didn’t curse and leaned into positivity — Malone is known for his tough-love approach and accountability. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Even if this $70M net production files an opening between $30M-$35M domestic, it’s not cursed. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026