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to curse
01
maudire, jurer
to use offensive and impolite language
Intransitive
Exemples
The heated argument caused both parties to curse at each other, escalating the conflict.
La dispute animée a conduit les deux parties à se maudire, ce qui a aggravé le conflit.
02
maudire, jurer
to utter or think negative words or wishes towards someone or something out of anger or frustration
Transitive: to curse sb/sth | to curse sb/sth for sth
Exemples
Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, she cursed its manufacturer.
Frustrée par le dysfonctionnement de l'ordinateur, elle a maudit son fabricant.
03
maudire
to put an evil spell on someone to harm them
Transitive: to curse sb/sth
Exemples
Legend has it that the old crone cursed anyone who dared to enter her haunted house.
La légende raconte que la vieille sorcière a maudit quiconque osait entrer dans sa maison hantée.
04
maudire, excommunier
to formally excommunicate or denounce someone from a religious community
Transitive: to curse sb
Exemples
In medieval times, the church would curse those who defied its authority.
Au Moyen Âge, l'église maudissait ceux qui défiaient son autorité.
Curse
01
juron, imprécation
a profane expression, often used in surprise or anger
Exemples
The driver muttered a curse at the traffic jam.
Le conducteur a murmuré un juron face à l'embouteillage.
02
malédiction, imprécation
an appeal to a supernatural power to bring harm to someone or something
Exemples
Villagers feared the curse of the mountain spirit.
Les villageois craignaient la malédiction de l'esprit de la montagne.
03
malédiction, sortilège
a magical spell or wish intended to bring misfortune or harm
Exemples
The ancient tomb was rumored to carry a curse.
L'ancienne tombe était réputée porter une malédiction.
04
fléau, malédiction
a severe suffering
Exemples
His illness was seen as a curse by the villagers.
Sa maladie était considérée comme une malédiction par les villageois.
05
fléau, malédiction
something that causes misery, destruction, or death
Exemples
The plague became a curse on the city.
La peste est devenue une malédiction sur la ville.
Arbre Lexical
cursed
curse
