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curse

/kɜːrs/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does curse mean?

noun, verb

A curse is a wish or statement that is intended to cause harm or misfortune to someone or something. To curse something or someone means to express a wish for harm or misfortune to come to them.

Example

"The.adapter cursed the broken machine, which had been causing them so much trouble."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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