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.
(..) Incharge of discipline. They like punishment, the Carrows. They did that to you? Why? Today's Dark Arts lesson was practicing the Cruciatus curse. On first years. I refused. Hogwarts has changed. Let's have a bit of fun, shall we? Hey, listen up you lot! (..)2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
(..) No kind of magic would work in here. It's in here, Harry? Can you feel anything? That's it! Up there! They have added the Gemino curse. Everything you touch will multiply. Give me the sword. Stop moving! Do it! - We had deal, Griphook! (..)2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2