Pronunciation: /kɜrs/
noun a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
A1 She believes she is under a curse because everything keeps going wrong for her.
A2 The curse placed on the village by the witch caused crops to fail and sickness to spread.
B1 Legend has it that whoever disturbs the ancient tomb will be cursed for eternity.
B2 The curse of immortality seemed like a gift at first, but soon became a burden for the vampire.
C1 The curse of the pharaohs is said to bring misfortune to anyone who dares to disturb their resting place.
C2 The curse of the werewolf is a complex and tragic tale of a man doomed to transform into a beast under the full moon.
verb to utter offensive words in anger or annoyance
A1 She cursed loudly when she stubbed her toe.
A2 The witch cursed the princess to sleep for a hundred years.
B1 He cursed his bad luck when he missed the train.
B2 The pirate cursed the storm that sank his ship.
C1 The politician cursed his rival under his breath during the debate.
C2 The ancient curse was said to bring doom to anyone who disturbed the tomb.
formal The curse of poverty has plagued this region for generations.
informal I swear, it feels like there's a curse on our family sometimes.
slang I can't believe I failed that test, what a curse!
figurative The curse of addiction can be a heavy burden to bear.
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