The word “curse” can have several meanings, including:
1. **Noun**: A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something; a spell or a hex. For example, “He spoke a curse over the land.”
2. **Noun**: A cause of harm or misery; a source of misfortune. For example, “The drought was seen as a curse upon the village.”
3. **Verb**: To invoke a curse upon someone or something; to wish harm or misfortune upon. For example, “She cursed him in her anger.”
4. **Verb**: To use offensive or vulgar language; to swear. For example, “He cursed when he stubbed his toe.”
In general, “curse” often refers to invoking negative effects, whether through language or supernatural means.
