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klątwa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
  • 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.

Senses

klątwa is used for these senses in English:

  • curse A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
  • curse A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
  • hex An evil spell or curse.
  • imprecation A curse.
  • oath A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

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.

hex — full definition

  1. verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
  2. noun An evil spell or curse.
  3. noun A hexagon-shaped space on a board game, used in strategy and wargaming.

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