curser

curse

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kurs]
- /kɜrs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kurs]
- /kɜrs/

Definitions of curser word

noun curser the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc. 1
noun curser a formula or charm intended to cause such misfortune to another. 1
noun curser the act of reciting such a formula. 1
noun curser a profane oath; curse word. 1
noun curser an evil that has been invoked upon one. 1
noun curser the cause of evil, misfortune, or trouble. 1

See all 16 definitions of curser

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Origin of curser

First appearance:

before 1050

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1050; Middle English curs (noun), cursen (verb), Old English curs (noun), cursian (verb), of disputed origin

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Parts of speech for Curser

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Curser

curser popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

curser usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for curser

noun curser

resworn — to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
blasphemer — to speak impiously or irreverently of (God or sacred things).

All 2 Synonyms of curser