curse in Latin
curse in Latin is exsecratio, imprecātiō, maledictio — curse means a spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
curse in Latin
exsecratio
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
imprecātiō
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
exsecratio
A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
maledictio
A vulgar epithet.
dētestor
exsecror
imprecor
exsecror
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.
What does "curse" mean?
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noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
"In the story, a wizard's curse left the village without rain for years."
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noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
"The driver let out a loud curse when the car cut in front of him."
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verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.
"He cursed the traffic loudly as he sat in the jam for an hour."
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curse in a sentence
- In the story, a wizard's curse left the village without rain for years.
- Legend says the tomb carries an ancient curse.
- The driver let out a loud curse when the car cut in front of him.
- Children should not be allowed to shout a curse at the referee.
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What is "curse" in Latin?
"curse" in Latin is exsecratio, imprecātiō, maledictio. curse means: A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
How do you use "curse" in a sentence?
Example: "In the story, a wizard's curse left the village without rain for years." In Latin, "curse" is exsecratio, imprecātiō, maledictio.
Are there other ways to say "curse" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "curse": exsecratio, imprecātiō, maledictio, dētestor, exsecror, imprecor.
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