to curse
Third Person
curses
Present Participle
cursing
Past Tense
cursed
Past Participle
cursed
1
to use offensive and impolite language
- Frustrated with the situation, he started to curse loudly, venting his anger.
- The heated argument caused both parties to curse at each other, escalating the conflict.
- When he stubbed his toe, he couldn't help but curse out of pain and frustration.
- In moments of intense stress, some people have a tendency to curse as a way of coping.
2
to utter or think negative words or wishes towards someone or something out of anger or frustration
transitive
- She cursed her luck when she missed the bus by mere seconds.
- Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, she cursed its manufacturer.
- The old man cursed the noisy neighbors who disturbed his peace and quiet.
- In a fit of rage, he cursed the broken coffee machine for ruining his morning routine.
- As the deadline approached, he cursed himself for procrastinating on the project.
3
to put an evil spell on someone to harm them
transitive
- The witch cursed the wicked king for his cruelty.
- Legend has it that the old crone cursed anyone who dared to enter her haunted house.
- The sorcerer cursed the thief who dared to steal from his treasury.
- The protagonist in the story was cursed by a vengeful spirit for trespassing on sacred ground.
- The old legend tells of a witch who cursed the land, causing crops to wither and die.
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4
to formally excommunicate or denounce someone from a religious community
transitive
- The bishop decided to curse the heretic who spread false teachings among the congregation.
- In medieval times, the church would curse those who defied its authority.
- The council of elders voted to curse the member who violated the sacred laws of the community.
- The monastery would curse those who betrayed their vows of obedience and chastity.
- The archbishop solemnly cursed the heretics who refused to recant their beliefs.
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