- 1(also cuss) [countable] a rude or offensive word or phrase that some people use when they are very angry synonym oath, swear word He muttered a curse at the other driver.
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- 2[countable] a word or phrase that has a magic power to make something bad happen The family thought that they were under a curse. compare hex
- 3[countable] something that causes harm or evil the curse of drug addiction Noise is a curse of modern city life.
- 4the curse [singular] (old-fashioned) (informal) menstruation Idioms
something that has advantages and disadvantages Wealth can be a mixed blessing. A home studio can be a blessing and a curse for a workaholic.
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