Definition of: curse

(kûrs) v. cursed or curst, curs·ing v.t.
1. To invoke evil or injury upon; anathematize; damn.
2. To swear at; execrate.
3. To cause evil or injury to.
—v.i.
4. To utter imprecations; swear; blaspheme.
—noun
1. An imprecation of evil; any profane oath.
2. Calamity invoked or threatened.
3. A source of calamity or evil; also, the evil which comes as a result of invocation or as punishment.
4. An object of execration. See synonyms under ABOMINATION, IMPRECATION, OATH. [OE cursian <OIrish cursagim blame]