Synonyms for
Curse
Definition
To wish or inflict evil, misfortune, or harm on someone or something.
Synonyms & similar words
communicate
hex
anathemise
whammy
jinx
swear
anathemize
torment
oath
scourge
bane
swearword
nemesis
beshrew
cuss
damn
imprecate
bless
execration
maledict
bedamn
condemnation
excommunicate
swearing
blaspheme
hex
jinx
malediction
imprecation
anathema
damnation
swear
blaspheme
cuss
execrate
oath
maledict
profanity
maledictory
scold
abuse
vituperate
revile
vilify
condemn
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- cast a curse
- break a curse
- under a curse
- curse someone out
- curse the day
- a terrible curse
- a deadly curse
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'curse' can mean to utter profanity or to invoke evil upon someone. As a noun, it can refer to an offensive word or a supernatural affliction.
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Example sentences
- She cursed the rain for ruining her picnic.
- He cursed his bad luck.
- The witch put a curse on the prince.
- The sailor let out a curse when he dropped his anchor.
- She cursed under her breath when she saw the long line at the grocery store.
Quotes
'Every curse is a prayer, every curse is a wish, every curse is hope.' - Martina Cole
'I don't believe in curses, I believe you make your own destination.' - Manny Pacquiao
'The worst kind of curse is to be forgotten by the one you can never forget.' - J. Sterling