Curse Definition & Meaning
curse
- noun
- profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted"
- an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
- an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me"
- something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life"
- a severe affliction
- verb
- utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street"
- heap obscenities upon; "The taxi driver who felt he didn't get a high enough tip cursed the passenger"
- wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child"
- exclude from a church or a religious community; "The gay priest was excommunicated when he married his partner"
"Curse" in song lyrics
See how curse is used in real songs:
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"Put it in reverse, watch how I curse"
4 Deep — Ho -
"But all of a sudden, I'm overpowered by that curse"
60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9 -
"But I had to chill on the curse,"
88 Keys f/ Kid Cudi — Ho Is Short For Honey
Words that rhyme with curse
Usage tips for "curse"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "curse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for curse to find words that pair well.
Use "curse" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does curse mean?
- profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me" something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life" a severe affliction utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" heap obscenities upon
- What part of speech is curse?
- Curse is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does curse have?
- Curse has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).