There is a 'curse' on that old house. = That old house is under a 'curse'.
She angrily 'cursed' him [=swore at him] as he turned and walked away.
I heard him utter a 'curse' before the microphone was shut off.
(..) This I swear. My lord. He's dead, my lady. When I finished-off Grendel's monstrous mother, I severed the brute's head. Our curse is lifted. Our curse is lifted, Odin be praised! Beowulf be praised, Our curse is lifted. Take this out of my sight. Hut, hut! - Into the sea. Quickly! (..)2007 Beowulf
(..) That was... Beautiful. You need to go now, your majesty. -Of course. Grendel. The demon is my husband's shame. -It's not a shame, it's a curse. No, shame. My husband has no other... no sons. And he will have no more, for all his talk. Oy, Hondshew. How was she? -Nah. Not my type. I know your type. (..)2007 Beowulf