curse
word
/ˈkɝs/
kurs
/kˈɜːs/
kurs
Definition
A curse can be a magic or supernatural wish that bad things happen to someone, or a rude word said in anger. As a verb, it means to use such words or to wish harm on someone.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both noun and verb. For magic stories, 'curse' means a spell that brings harm; in everyday speech, it often means swearing. 'Curse word' specifically means a rude word. Stronger and darker than 'bad luck'.
Spanish: maldición - maldecir - palabrotaPortuguese (BR): maldição - amaldiçoar - palavrãoPortuguese (PT): maldição - amaldiçoar - palavrãoChinese (Simplified): 诅咒 - 咒骂 - 脏话Chinese (Traditional): 詛咒 - 咒罵 - 髒話Hindi: शाप - शाप देना - गालीArabic: لعنة - يلعن - كلمة نابيةBengali: অভিশাপ - গালিRussian: проклятие - ругательствоJapanese: 呪い - 悪口Vietnamese: lời nguyền - lời chửiKorean: 저주 - 욕Turkish: lanet - küfürUrdu: بددعا - گالیIndonesian: kutukan - kata-kata kasar
Example Sentences
The old woman put a curse on the king.
basic
He cursed when he hit his hand.
basic
That word is a curse word.
basic
Sometimes I curse under my breath when the internet stops working.
natural
People say this house is cursed, but I don't believe it.
natural
Winning the lottery felt like a blessing, but fame turned into a curse.
natural