curse

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Old English curs

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Singular
curse

Plural
curses

curse (plural curses)

  1. A supernatural detriment or hindrance.
  2. A vulgar epithet.
  3. (British, slang) A woman's monthly period.

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Infinitive
to curse

Third person singular
curses

Simple past
cursed or curst

Past participle
[[cursed or curst]]

Present participle
cursing

to curse (third-person singular simple present curses, present participle cursing, simple past and past participle cursed or curst)

  1. (transitive) To place a curse upon (a person or object).
  2. (transitive) To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet at someone or something.
  3. (intransitive) To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.

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  • (intransitive, use offensive language): swear

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==Romanian==

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curse f. pl.

  1. Plural form of cursă.