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Definition curse in British English

curse verb

verb
/kɜː(r)s/
Example

He looked at his watch, cursed, and ran for a taxi.

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1.1

to say or think offensive or impolite words about someone or something

Example

Joe will be cursing me when he finds out I've gone in without him.

Example

I cursed myself for being such a fool.

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2

to use magic powers to make bad things happen to someone

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Definition curse in British English