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The fairy tale included an old curse.
What does Curse mean?
A curse is words that wish bad luck in stories.
Dictionary definition
Words said to wish harm or bad luck, especially in stories.
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Curse in a sentence
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The character tried to break the curse.
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In stories, a curse is often a harmful spell or wish.
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What does curse mean?
Curse means words said to wish harm or bad luck, especially in stories.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to curse?
Hex is close in meaning to curse in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to curse?
Blessing gives a useful opposite or contrast to curse.
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Curse
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cu · rse · strongest beat: cu
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WordCurse.
Partnoun.
MeaningCurse means A curse is words that wish bad luck in stories.
ExampleExample: The fairy tale included an old curse.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- cu · rse
- Strongest beat
- cu
- Ending
- rse
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on cu.
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Synonyms
Words like Curse
hexA similar word or phrase for curse in this meaning.
bad wishA similar word or phrase for curse in this meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
blessingA useful contrast to curse in this meaning.
kind wishA useful contrast to curse in this meaning.
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Curse word family
Base word
curse
noun
curse
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