Curse
31curse — An utterance intended to harm. Because Israel had been chosen by God and there was a covenant relationship, the nation could be cursed if it was unfaithful (Deut. 30:19; Lev. 26:14–45). Individuals could also be cursed e.g. thieves (Judg. 17:2)… …
32curse — [OE] Curse first appeared in late Old English (in the early 11th century) as curs. It has no known linguistic relatives, and it is not clear where it comes from. Perhaps the most plausible suggestion is that it was borrowed from Old French curuz… …
33curse — noun 1》 a solemn appeal to a supernatural power to inflict harm on someone or something. ↘a cause of harm or misery. 2》 an offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance. 3》 (the curse) informal menstruation. verb 1》 use a curse… …
34curse — 1. noun 1) she d put a curse on him Syn: jinx; N.Amer. hex 2) the curse of unemployment Syn: affliction, burden, misery, ordeal, evil, scourge 3) muffled curses …
35curse — /kɜs / (say kers) noun 1. the expression of a wish that evil, etc., befall another. 2. an ecclesiastical censure or anathema. 3. a profane oath. 4. evil that has been invoked upon one. 5. something accursed. 6. the cause of evil, misfortune, or… …
36Curse — The wishing of evil upon a person where a divine, magical or demonic power is sent against a person. The person usually has no defense against this power. The only defense is to bring a greater power to bear that will destroy the curse. A… …
The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
37curse — n. the menses. □ The curse struck this morning. □ Oh, the woes of the curse! …
38curse — [OE] Curse first appeared in late Old English (in the early 11th century) as curs. It has no known linguistic relatives, and it is not clear where it comes from. Perhaps the most plausible suggestion is that it was borrowed from Old French curuz… …
39curse — I. noun Etymology: Middle English curs, from Old English Date: before 12th century 1. a prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon one ; imprecation 2. something that is cursed or accursed 3. evil or misfortune that comes as if in… …
40curse — the curse (menstruation) …
