nounπShareA supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane."The family believed the sudden string of bad luck was due to the curses placed on their ancestors long ago. "cursemythologyreligiontheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone."Driven by anger, the frustrated student muttered curses under his breath after failing the exam. "cursereligionsoulsupernaturaltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment."Poverty can be one of the worst curses a family can face. "cursedisastersufferingnegativesupernaturalreligiontheologysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vulgar epithet."The teacher warned the student not to use curses in the classroom. "curselanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually with "the") A woman's menses."Her mother told her she'd need to buy sanitary pads because she expected the curses to start soon. "physiologybodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a curse upon (a person or object)."The angry witch curses the prince, turning him into a frog. "cursereligionmythologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate."The witch curses her enemies, hoping they will suffer misfortune. "cursereligionmythologytheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet."When the carpenter hit his thumb with the hammer, he curses under his breath. "curselanguagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use offensive or morally inappropriate language."The angry driver curses at the car that cut him off. "curselanguagemoralcommunicationChat 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."His gambling addiction curses his family with constant financial worries. "cursereligionsupernaturaltheologysufferingsoulnegativeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareExpression of annoyance or frustration.""Curses! I forgot my lunch at home!" "emotioncurselanguageexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
