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Definition curse in British English

curse noun

noun
/kɜː(r)s/
1

an offensive or very impolite word or phrase

Synonyms and related words
obscenity curse bad language
2

a bad situation or event caused by someone's deliberate use of their magic powers

Example

the curse of the Pharaohs

Example

He was sure someone had put a curse on his house.

Synonyms and related words
abracadabra alchemy the black arts
3

the words used for causing bad luck

Synonyms and related words
misfortune unfortunate unlucky
4

an unpleasant situation or influence that continues for a long time

Example

the curse of unemployment

Synonyms and related words
crisis battle nightmare
Definition curse in British English