curse

A noun referring to a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something, or a profane or offensive word used to express anger or frustration.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее торжественное высказывание, призванное призвать сверхъестественную силу для причинения вреда или наказания кому-либо или чему-либо, или бранное или оскорбительное слово, используемое для выражения гнева или разочарования.esSustantivo que designa una declaración solemne que invoca una fuerza sobrenatural para causar daño o castigo a alguien o algo, o una palabra malsonante u ofensiva usada para expresar ira o frustración.frNom désignant une déclaration solennelle visant à invoquer une force surnaturelle pour nuire ou punir quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou un mot grossier ou injurieux utilisé pour exprimer la colère ou la frustration.deEin feierlicher Fluch oder eine Verwünschung, die eine übernatürliche Macht anruft, um jemandem Schaden oder Strafe zuzufügen; auch ein Schimpfwort oder Kraftausdruck, mit dem Ärger oder Frustration ausgedrückt wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma imprecação solene que invoca forças sobrenaturais para causar mal ou castigo a alguém ou algo, ou palavra grosseira ou ofensiva usada para expressar raiva ou frustração.zh指祈求超自然力量降祸于人或物的言辞，也指用来表达愤怒或失望的咒骂、脏话。arاسم يدل على قول أو دعاء يُطلب فيه من قوة خارقة إلحاق الضرر أو العقاب بشخص أو شيء، أو كلام بذيء أو شتيمة تُقال للتعبير عن الغضب أو الاستياء.

1. Magical or supernatural affliction B1 formal

   A prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon someone, often believed to have supernatural power.

   • The witch placed a curse on the village.
   • He believed the family was under a curse.
   • The ancient curse was said to bring bad luck to anyone who disturbed the tomb.

   ruПроклятиеesMaldiciónfrMalédictiondeFluchptMaldiçãozh诅咒arلعنة

   Synonymes: anathemaexecrationhoodooimprecationjinxmaledictionspellvoodoowhammy

   Antonymes: blessing

2. Swear word or profanity A2 informal

   An offensive or vulgar word used to express anger, frustration, or strong emotion.

   • He muttered a curse under his breath when he dropped the glass.
   • She let out a curse after stubbing her toe.
   • The driver shouted curses at the other car.

   ruРугательствоesPalabra malsonantefrJurons et grossièretésdeFluchptPalavrãozh脏话arكلمة بذيئة

   Synonymes: blasphemycussdirty wordexpletivefour-letter wordimprecationoathobscenityprofanityswear

3. Source of trouble or harm B2 formal

   Something that causes great trouble, suffering, or misfortune.

   • Poverty is a curse that affects many communities.
   • The constant noise from the construction site was a curse for the residents.
   • His addiction became a curse that destroyed his relationships.

   ruПроклятиеesPlaga, azotefrfléau, source de malheurdeFluchptMaldiçãozh祸根arلعنة

   Synonymes: afflictionbaneblightplaguescourge

   Antonymes: blessingboon

• curses plural form
• curses' possessive plural form
• curse's possessive singular form

A verb used to express the act of invoking evil or misfortune upon someone or something, or using offensive language.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения призыва зла или несчастья на кого-либо или что-либо, или использования оскорбительных выражений.esVerbo que se usa para invocar mal o desgracia sobre alguien o algo, o para emplear expresiones ofensivas o blasfemas.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait d'invoquer le mal ou le malheur sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou d'employer des paroles injurieuses ou blasphématoires.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um jemandem oder etwas Böses oder Unglück zu wünschen, oder um sich mit beleidigenden oder vulgären Ausdrücken zu äußern.ptVerbo usado para expressar o ato de lançar uma maldição ou desejar mal a alguém ou algo, ou de usar palavras ofensivas e obscenas.zh动词，表示祈求降祸于某人或某物，或使用侮辱性、亵渎性的言语。arفعل يُستعمل للدعاء على شخص أو شيء بالشر أو اللعن، أو للتعبير عن السبّ والشتم بألفاظ بذيئة.

1. Use offensive language B1 informal

   To swear or use profane language, often to express anger or frustration.

   • He cursed loudly when he hit his thumb with the hammer.
   • She cursed under her breath after dropping her phone.
   • The driver cursed at the car that cut him off.

   ruРугатьсяesdecir maldicionesfrjurerdeFluchenptXingarzh咒骂arالشتم

   Synonymes: blasphemecussswear

2. Invoke supernatural harm B2 formal

   To call upon a supernatural power to bring harm or misfortune upon someone or something.

   • The witch cursed the prince to sleep for a hundred years.
   • In the legend, the king was cursed by an angry sorcerer.
   • The villagers believed the old man could curse their crops.

   ruПроклястьesmaldecirfrJeter un sort maléfiquedeVerfluchenptAmaldiçoarzh诅咒arلَعَنَ

   Synonymes: anathematizebewitchdamnexecrateimprecatejinxmaledict

   Antonymes: bless

3. Express strong dislike B2 informal

   To express extreme annoyance or hatred towards something or someone.

   • He cursed the traffic for making him late.
   • She cursed the weather for ruining her picnic.
   • They cursed the broken elevator as they climbed the stairs.

   ruПроклинатьesMaldecirfrmaudiredeVerfluchenptAmaldiçoarzh诅咒arاللعن

   Synonymes: anathematizecondemndamndenounceexecraterevilevilify

   Antonymes: blesscommendpraise

• cursed past participle
• cursed past simple
• cursing present participle
• curses third person singular