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as in condemnations
a prayer that harm will come to someone
uttered a curse upon his persecutor from the scaffold
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as in swears
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
started muttering curses after hitting his thumb with the hammer
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as in threats
a source of harm or misfortune
intolerance of personal differences is a curse of humanity
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as in condemns
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
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as in plagues
to cause persistent suffering to
misfortunes and problems seem to have cursed everyone ever associated with that house
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as in cusses
to use offensive or indecent language
you'll have to put a quarter in the jar every time you curse
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as in blames
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
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Recent Examples of curses
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Mostly, the show is an eccentric yet seamless mix of black humor and horror, with Wyck trying to convince Loftis that the island’s curses are real.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
In Philadelphia, statue curses live on through the city's sports lore.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses.
—Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Chants laced with curses echo through Madison Square Garden.
—Albert Samaha, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
This energy can even cause a jinx, curses or even death.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
As a result, the threat of hijra curses is greatly feared.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
All visitors who paid for entry were told that only kind words would be tolerated, and any hurtful words or curses would result in immediate expulsion from the tent.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Unclear if Instagram curses are transferrable.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2025
The driver curses at those outside and inside the car.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
In a beat of levity that carries new weight, Geralt quietly curses afterward.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Liam Perino curses in front of his parents.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Their greatest gifts are their biggest curses.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Mostly, the show is an eccentric yet seamless mix of black humor and horror, with Wyck trying to convince Loftis that the island’s curses are real.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
In Philadelphia, statue curses live on through the city's sports lore.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses.
—Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Chants laced with curses echo through Madison Square Garden.
—Albert Samaha, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
This energy can even cause a jinx, curses or even death.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
As a result, the threat of hijra curses is greatly feared.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
All visitors who paid for entry were told that only kind words would be tolerated, and any hurtful words or curses would result in immediate expulsion from the tent.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Verb
In one of the film's most surprising sequences, his character golfs the best game of his life during a terrifying storm, misses a putt, curses God, and gets struck by lightning.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Unclear if Instagram curses are transferrable.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2025
The driver curses at those outside and inside the car.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
In a beat of levity that carries new weight, Geralt quietly curses afterward.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Liam Perino curses in front of his parents.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curses
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The condemnations keep coming four days after security officers escorted five diabetes experts out of the American Diabetes Association meeting in New Orleans for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal cuts to biomedical research.—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
9 June 2026
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The change followed condemnations by Mormon lawmakers that the Pentagon's non-inclusion of the church's as a Christian faith was a mistake that should be corrected.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The event finds more than 20,000 people participating in an annual bar crawl throughout the city while dressed in their best holiday attire, tackiest Santa Claus costumes, and ugliest Christmas swears.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Kennedy could be heard hurling swears at the Swedish team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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That review must rigorously assess the national security threats posed by foreign government investment in one of the nation’s largest news media companies.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Victim's mother condemns domestic violence In a statement, Beaver's mother, Susan Beaver, said domestic violence affects too many families.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Olson went on to say that the Holy Father, like his predecessors, consistently condemns acts of terrorism, including those sanctioned by Iran and its surrogates in the Middle East.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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No, what plagues the Padres is so much deeper.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Odd moment plagues fourth quarter As the Knicks held on to their fairly sizable lead, a fan ran onto the court, tried to take a selfie with Wembanyama but was quickly apprehended by security.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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In that moment, Dupree involuntarily punches him and the pair go quiet as Dooley cusses and bends over wincing in pain.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Jessie blames technology for toy misfortunes, getting angry at all forms of technology, even those already discarded.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Curses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curses. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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