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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
noun
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
imprecātiō
noun
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
exsecratio
noun
A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
maledictio
noun
A vulgar epithet.
dētestor
verb
exsecror
verb
imprecor
verb
exsecror
verb
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?

  1. noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
    "Legend says the tomb carries an ancient curse."
  2. noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
    "He muttered a curse when he stubbed his toe."
  3. verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.
    "She cursed under her breath when she missed the bus."
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curse in a sentence

  • Legend says the tomb carries an ancient curse.
  • The family blamed their run of bad luck on a curse.
  • He muttered a curse when he stubbed his toe.
  • She cursed under her breath when she missed the bus.

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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: "Legend says the tomb carries an ancient curse." 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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