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curse
B1
noun
Usage:
75%
swear, insult
Translation: swear, insult
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Meaning: A word or phrase used to show anger or to wish bad things happen to someone.

A curse is a bad word or phrase. People use it when they are angry. It can also mean wishing bad things to happen to someone.

He said a curse out of anger.

She learned to avoid bad curses.

2
B2
noun
Usage:
55%
spell, enchantment
Translation: spell, enchantment
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Meaning: A magic or spell that causes harm or bad luck to someone or something.

A curse here means a magic spell. It can make bad luck or harm happen to a person or place. People in stories often talk about curses.

The old witch put a curse on the village.

He felt the curse made things go wrong.

3
B1
verb
Usage:
80%
swear, swear words
Translation: swear, swear words
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Meaning: To say bad or rude words because you are angry or upset.

To curse means to say bad words when you feel anger. It is often rude and not polite to do.

He cursed loudly after he fell.

Do not curse in the library.

4
C1
verb
Usage:
40%
hex, jinx
Translation: hex, jinx
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Meaning: To cause harm or bad luck to someone or something by using magic or strong words.

To curse someone means to use magic or words to cause bad luck or harm. People often say this in stories or old beliefs.

The villagers believed the witch cursed their crops.

He thought he was cursed with bad luck.

5
B2
noun
Usage:
50%
burden, trouble
Translation: burden, trouble
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Meaning: A serious problem or bad situation that causes harm or trouble.

Curse can mean a big problem or bad thing that causes harm. It is often used to talk about hard or sad situations.

Poverty is a curse for many families.

The curse of war brought pain to many.

6
C1
verb
Usage:
20%
swear, vow
Translation: swear, vow
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Meaning: To swear an oath or make a serious promise, sometimes with religious meaning.

To curse can also mean to promise seriously or swear, often calling on God. It is used in formal or old language.

He cursed to tell the truth in court.

She cursed to protect her family.

7
B2
verb
Usage:
35%
complain, protest
Translation: complain, protest
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Meaning: To express strong negative feelings about something or someone, often repeatedly or loudly.

To curse can mean to complain strongly or say bad things about a situation. It shows anger or frustration.

He cursed the bad weather all day long.

They cursed their bad luck together.

8
B1
noun
Usage:
70%
profanity, swear word
Translation: profanity, swear word
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Meaning: An expression or phrase that is considered offensive or inappropriate in polite speech.

A curse is a rude or offensive word. People use it when angry or upset, but it can be rude or wrong in good manners.

Some curses are not allowed on TV.

He used a curse in his speech by mistake.

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