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

  • (..) I'm such a Fool! I can't be Free! You don't have to be afraid. No escape From the storm inside of me! We can work this out together. I can't control the curse! We'll reverse the storm you've made. Anna, Please, You'll only make it worse! Don't panic. There's so much fear! (..)
    2013 Frozen
  • (..) So We'll have good feelings. Just the outfit and boots, yah? Reindeers are better than people. Sven, Don't you think that's true? Yeah, People will beat you & Curse you & Cheat you. Every one of em's bad, Except you. Oh, Thanks, Buddy. But People smell better than Reindeers. (..)
    2013 Frozen