кле́тва — meaning in English

English meaning

• curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
• oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
• vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

Senses

кле́тва is used for these senses in English:

• curse A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
• oath A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
• swear word A word considered obscene and vulgar or offensive.
• vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

curse — full definition

1. noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
2. noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
3. verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.

oath — full definition

1. noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
2. noun A curse word or swear word.

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