Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
curse
noun/verb
/kɜːrs/
Definition
A curse is a word or phrase that is intended to bring about bad luck or misfortune to someone.
Examples
- She muttered a curse under her breath after stubbing her toe.
- The old man believed he had been cursed by a witch.
- It’s said that he cursed his enemies whenever they crossed him.
Meaning
A curse can refer both to the act of invoking such misfortune and to the actual words used.
Synonyms
- hex
- spell
- malison
- imprecation
