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curse

The correct spelling is curse.

How to pronounce curse

/kɜːs/
noun

IPA: /kɜːs/

Say it like: Cur-se

The correct spelling is curse. A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
  2. 2.A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
  3. 3.The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment.
  4. 4.A vulgar epithet.
  5. 5.(usually with "the") A woman's menses.

verb

  1. 1.To place a curse upon (a person or object).
  2. 2.To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.
  3. 3.To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.
  4. 4.To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.
  5. 5.To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

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