nounπShareA supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane."The old house seemed to carry a curse, as every family that lived there faced bad luck. "cursemythologyreligionsupernaturalnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone."The witch put a curse on the village, hoping bad luck would follow everyone. "religioncursesoulsupernaturaltheologymythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment."The financial crisis was a curse for many families, causing them great hardship. "cursemythologyreligiontheologysupernaturalsoulphilosophynegativesufferingemotionmindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vulgar epithet.""That's a terrible curse word to use when arguing with your brother." "curselanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually with "the") A woman's menses."My sister's curse arrived early this month, and she felt tired and achy. "bodyphysiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a curse upon (a person or object)."The angry student cursed the difficult exam. "cursereligionmythologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate."The angry student cursed the difficult test, wishing it would disappear. "cursereligionsupernaturalactionsoultheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet."Frustrated after dropping his phone in a puddle, Mark began to curse loudly. "curselanguagewordactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use offensive or morally inappropriate language."My brother cursed when he realized he missed the bus. "languagemoralcursecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The unexpected rain storm cursed the picnic, ruining everyone's fun. "cursereligionmythologytheologysupernaturalphilosophyliteraturenegativesoulmindemotioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
