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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

  • (..) My parents like to criticize me too. When I was growing up my mom said that I had a really big chin. And that's why guys don't like me -Really? -Yeah. -You don't. -Well she said my dad curse me with one. -No it's not. -Yeah it is. I don't... I don't think so at all. Your chin is very... nice. (..)
    2014 Whiplash