curse

Meanings

• noun

  A condemnation or imprecation, often spoken or believed to bring misfortune or harm upon someone or something.

  - "He placed a curse on the land."
  - "The witch put a curse on the prince."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɝs/
   
   
   
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2. /kɝs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

bless

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Synonyms

swear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curse
peruse , dew , muse , abuse

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Variants

List of all variants of curse that leads to same result
curse , curses , cursed , cursing , curse word , curse out , cursed out , curses out , cursing out , the curse

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The verb form 'to curse' can be used to mean 'to speak or wish harm to', The plural form 'curses' can refer to a collection of such imprecations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English curs, meaning 'a malediction, a hex, a charm, a spell'. Related to the Old English word for 'a dog', possibly due to the belief that a dog could be used to inflict a curse.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'curse' is also used figuratively to describe a difficult or unpleasant situation.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that breaking a taboo or disrespecting a sacred object can result in a curse.

3. The phrase 'May the curse of the ancient Egyptians be upon you' is a popular way to wish misfortune upon someone.

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Related Concepts

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1. Malediction: Another term for a curse, often used in more formal or literary contexts.

2. Hex: A type of curse, often associated with witchcraft.

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Culture

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Throughout history, curses have been a common theme in literature, art, music, and various forms of folklore. They have been used as a form of punishment, a way to explain misfortune, and even as a form of entertainment. One famous example is the 'Curse of the Pharaohs', which is said to have befallen those who disturbed the tombs of ancient Egyptian rulers.

How to Memorize "curse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a hand gesture or speaking an incantation to inflict harm or misfortune on someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curse' with the idea of misfortune or harm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Curses' start with the letter 'C' and are used to bring 'Calamity'.

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