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How to pronounce “curse

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Pronunciation guide for curse

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Practice the English pronunciation of curse with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Sense of Stylethat has been called The Curse of Knowledge.
Definition summary
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

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How to pronounce curse

The Sense of Style

that has been called The Curse of Knowledge.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “curse

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
  • A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
  • The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment.
  • A vulgar epithet.
  • (slang, dated, derogatory, usually with "the") A woman's menses.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To place a curse upon (a person or object).
  • To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.
  • (transitive) To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.
  • (intransitive) To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.
  • To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

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