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[kəːs], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
(e.g: she'd put a curse on him)
- a coarse or blasphemous word or phrase used to express anger or other strong emotion
(e.g: his mouth was spitting vile oaths and curses)
Phrases:
Origin
:
Old English curs, of unknown origin
[kəːs], (Verb)
Definitions:
- invoke or use a curse against
(e.g: it often seemed as if the family had been cursed)
- use coarse or blasphemous language to express anger or other strong emotion
(e.g: he cursed loudly as he burned his hand)
Phrases:
Origin
:
Old English curs, of unknown origin
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