curse

UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɜrs/

Translations

cursenoun
curses
pl
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɜrs/
The witch cast a curse on the village.
Ведьма наложила проклятие на деревню.
He muttered a curse under his breath.
Он пробормотал ругательство себе под нос.
Additional translations
проклятая вещь
Synonyms
blessing (in a negative context)
Antonyms
curseverb
cursed
Past Simple
cursed
Past Participle
cursing
Gerund
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɝs/
She tends to curse when she's angry.
Она склонна ругаться, когда злится.
He began to curse his bad luck.
Он начал проклинать свою неудачу.
Additional translations
curseinterjection
Used as an exclamation expressing annoyance or frustration.
curseadjective
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɝs/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "curse words".

Definitions

cursenoun
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
The witch placed a curse on the village, causing misfortune to all who lived there.
A cause of harm or misery.
The curse of poverty affected the entire community, making it difficult for families to thrive.
An offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
He muttered a curse under his breath when he realized he had missed the bus.
Menstruation (used euphemistically, usually with the definite article).
She always kept painkillers on hand for when the curse started.
curseverb
To invoke or call down evil or misfortune upon someone or something.
The old witch cursed the villagers for disturbing her peace.
To use profane or obscene language, often in anger.
He cursed loudly when he realized he had missed the last train.
To afflict with great evil or misfortune.
The land was cursed with drought for many years.
curseinterjection
Used to express annoyance, frustration, or disappointment.
Curse! I left my wallet at home.
curseadjective
Of, relating to, or characterized by curses or cursing.
The comedian's set was filled with curse words that shocked the audience.