The phrase "to lift the curse" means to remove or end a negative situation or condition that has been affecting someone or something for a long time. Full definition
Due to this the kingdom is devastated and calls out for heroes to find the evil witch and lift the curse on their kingdom. (nintendoenthusiast.com)
=== @One one» He could have easily lifted his curse by simply waving his magic wand» @Chad «It may be that the Deity can forgive sins, but I do not see how - Socrates 500 BC (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Offering to lift the curse of bareness from the Baker (James Corden) and the Baker's Wife (Emily Blunt), the Witch presents a three - day challenge: fetch a blood - red cape, hair like golden corn, a snow white cow and a glass slipper from the woods, a primeval canopy of green that filters the sun into twilight. (shepherdexpress.com)