Pesquisar
to curse
01
amaldiçoar, xingar
to use offensive and impolite language
Intransitive
02
amaldiçoar, praguejar
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
03
amaldiçoar, lançar um feitiço
to put an evil spell on someone to harm them
Transitive: to curse sb/sth
04
excomungar, anatematizar
to formally excommunicate or denounce someone from a religious community
Transitive: to curse sb
Curse
01
maldição, imprecauções
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
02
maldição, praga
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
03
maldição, feitiço
a type of magic spell or an expression of a wish that harm or misfortune may befall someone or something
What is a "curse"?
A curse is a magical or supernatural spell intended to cause harm, misfortune, or negative effects to someone or something. Curses can result in a range of consequences, from minor inconveniences to severe or tragic outcomes. They are often believed to be cast through words, rituals, or magical actions, and can be intended as punishment, revenge, or to influence someone’s fate. Curses are commonly found in folklore and fantasy stories, where they play a role in creating conflict or driving the plot.
04
maldição, aflição
a severe affliction
05
maldição, praga
something causing misery or death
curse
v
cursed
adj
cursed
adj
Exemplo
The heated argument caused both parties to curse at each other, escalating the conflict.
In moments of intense stress, some people have a tendency to curse as a way of coping.
When he stubbed his toe, he couldn't help but curse out of pain and frustration.
Frustrated with the situation, he started to curse loudly, venting his anger.
The accursed witch cursed the kingdom with eternal winter.
