[kəːs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
(e.g: she'd put a curse on him)

- a coarse or blasphemous word or phrase used to express anger or other strong emotion
(e.g: his mouth was spitting vile oaths and curses)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English curs, of unknown origin

[kəːs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- invoke or use a curse against
(e.g: it often seemed as if the family had been cursed)

- use coarse or blasphemous language to express anger or other strong emotion
(e.g: he cursed loudly as he burned his hand)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English curs, of unknown origin