A curse is a statement or wish that something negative will happen to someone or something. It can also refer to an evil spell, charm, or magic used to harm others.
Usage examples
After stepping on a Lego, he let out a loud curse as he hopped around in pain.
The witch cast a curse on the villagers, causing their crops to wither and die.
Growing up, my grandmother always believed that saying a curse would bring bad luck.
In medieval times, curses were used to bring harm or misfortune upon enemies.
The character in the horror movie was haunted by a curse that doomed his family for generations.
The sailor believed that uttering a curse at sea would anger the spirits and bring bad weather.
After losing their job, some people may feel like they are under a curse, as everything seems to go wrong.