curse

Definition

  • n. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
  • n. a severe affliction
  • v. utter obscenities or profanities
  • v. heap obscenities upon

Word forms

Present participle
cursing
Past tense
cursed
Past participle
cursed
Third person singular
curses

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She believed that the old woman placed a curse on her family.

  2. vt.

    He cursed the day he lost his job.