curse

Definition

  • noun: an offensive word that people say when they are angry
  • noun: a prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon one
  • verb: to use offensive words when you speak
  • verb: to use profanely insolent language against
  • used with 'the'
  • synonyms: execrate, swear, execration

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But we are happy to have you here. Alright everyone. Get out you history books. And turn to chapter . Can I say that curse word now? - Eh. - Aw! Awww! Awwwww...! Awwwwww... (..)
    2015 Inside Out
  • (..) I say we skip school tomorrow and lock ourselves in the bedroom. We have no clean clothes And we could cry until we can't breathe. We should lock the door and scream the curse word we know. - It's a good one. - Now, hold on. Look. We all have our off days. You know... Hi honey. (..)
    2015 Inside Out