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Word: Curse
Speech Type: Noun
Old English curs, of unknown origin
kəːs
a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
Short Definition:utterance invoking harm
Examples:- she'd put a curse on him
a coarse or blasphemous word or phrase used to express anger or other strong emotion
Short Definition:offensive utterance
Examples:- his mouth was spitting vile oaths and curses
Word: Curse
Speech Type: Verb
kəːs
invoke or use a curse against
Short Definition:invoke curse against
Examples:- it often seemed as if the family had been cursed
use coarse or blasphemous language to express anger or other strong emotion
Short Definition:utter coarse or blasphemous words
Examples:- he cursed loudly as he burned his hand
- drivers were cursing and sounding their horns
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