curse

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Magic words said to bring bad luck or harm to someone.

   In the story, a witch put a curse on the prince.

2. 2
   verb

   To say rude or offensive words, usually because you are angry.

   He cursed loudly after hitting his thumb with the hammer.

3. 3
   verb

   To use magic words to wish harm or bad luck on someone.

   The old legend said the witch had cursed the entire village.

4. 4
   noun

   Something that causes great trouble or harm.

   For many people, traffic is the curse of city life.

From Middle English cursen, corsen, coursen, from Old English corsian, cursian (“to curse”), from the noun (see above).

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