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as in condemnations
a prayer that harm will come to someone
uttered a curse upon his persecutor from the scaffold
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as in swears
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
started muttering curses after hitting his thumb with the hammer
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as in threats
a source of harm or misfortune
intolerance of personal differences is a curse of humanity
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as in condemns
to ask a divine power to send harm or evil upon
I curse the guy who had the idea of having annoying salespeople call up innocent people to sell them things they don't want
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as in plagues
to cause persistent suffering to
misfortunes and problems seem to have cursed everyone ever associated with that house
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as in cusses
to use offensive or indecent language
you'll have to put a quarter in the jar every time you curse
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as in blames
to use profane or obscene language at or about
cursed him for showing up late, when he knew how important it was to be on time
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Recent Examples of curses
Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
And as relief from one of the greatest curses imaginable – chronic pain – the neuro-key may offer pain modulation without the expense, side effects, and addiction risk of opioids and systemic drugs.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Up ahead, two men argued, their shouts and curses drowning out the hum of a helicopter that circled in the distance.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The source of a zombie outbreak can come from anywhere, including ancient curses and meteorites from space.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
That mindset leads to no shortage of delightfully blasé supernatural adventures rife with magic and curses.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
The last of the old curses and the purest championship drought in the sport.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2025
The driver curses at those outside and inside the car.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
In a beat of levity that carries new weight, Geralt quietly curses afterward.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Liam Perino curses in front of his parents.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Gamers will know Brok as the beloved weapons dealer with an unrivaled artistry for creative, foul-mouthed curses.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
And as relief from one of the greatest curses imaginable – chronic pain – the neuro-key may offer pain modulation without the expense, side effects, and addiction risk of opioids and systemic drugs.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Up ahead, two men argued, their shouts and curses drowning out the hum of a helicopter that circled in the distance.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The source of a zombie outbreak can come from anywhere, including ancient curses and meteorites from space.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
That mindset leads to no shortage of delightfully blasé supernatural adventures rife with magic and curses.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
The last of the old curses and the purest championship drought in the sport.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Unclear if Instagram curses are transferrable.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2025
The driver curses at those outside and inside the car.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
In a beat of levity that carries new weight, Geralt quietly curses afterward.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Liam Perino curses in front of his parents.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curses
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This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that had not come by late afternoon.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Khalil has repeatedly denied the characterizations of his criticism of Israel and pointed to his public condemnations long before his arrest of bigotry against Jews.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Under the watchful eye of sheriffs deputies who threatened to ticket anyone caught standing in the road, along with a small number of National Guard members, the protesters took turns screaming swears and warming up in nearby parked cars.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump has been outspoken about his plans to acquire Greenland, citing national security threats from Russia and China.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cyber threats, artificial intelligence, trade disruption, workforce transitions, energy security, climate pressures, human rights, labor standards and national security are inherently transnational.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Japanese Buddhists expanded on this idea to claim that the pollution of menstrual blood alone led to rebirth in the Blood Pond Hell, which condemns all menstruating women to this kind of suffering.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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The activists’ statement condemns the Iranian government’s deadly campaign against civilian protestors.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The damned disease especially plagues Mexican American men like me, and many aren’t getting screened.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, programs that encourage regular movement and mental breaks help mitigate the burnout that often plagues high-growth teams.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In that moment, Dupree involuntarily punches him and the pair go quiet as Dooley cusses and bends over wincing in pain.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wendell is a man who never reached out to do much and blames the world for it.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The current narrative blames artificial intelligence.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cocoa Beach police responded to Hill-Brodigan’s home that night after receiving multiple calls about the party, some of which said minors were seen walking toward the home through other peoples’ yards and yelled obscenities at them.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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In one entry, the ghost of Lenny Bruce arrives, spelling out obscenities.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Curses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curses. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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