Fluch — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anathema noun Something or someone intensely disliked or considered completely unacceptable.
- curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
- damn interjection Used to express anger, frustration, or surprise.
- execration noun An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
- hex verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
- jinx noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
- oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- profanity noun Swearing or offensive language.
Senses
Fluch is used for these senses in English:
- anathema (literary) An imprecation; a curse; a malediction.
- curse A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
- damn (sometimes, vulgar) The word "damn" employed as a curse.
- execration An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
- hex An evil spell or curse.
- imprecation A curse.
- 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.
- profanity (countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.
anathema — full definition
- noun Something or someone intensely disliked or considered completely unacceptable.
- noun A formal curse or condemnation, especially one pronounced by a church.
curse — full definition
- noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
- noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
- verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.