I. noun
1.
a denunciation that conveys a wish or threat of evil
the dying man's curse against his family
Synonyms: anathema, commination, imprecation, malediction, malison
Related Word: execration, objurgation; damning, denunciation; blasphemy, profanation, profanity, sacrilege
Antonyms: blessing
2.
Synonyms: swearword , cuss, cussword, expletive, oath, swear
3.
Synonyms: plague 1, pestilence, scourge
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: execrate 1, anathematize, damn, objurgate
Related Word: blaspheme; blight; doom
Idioms: call down curses on the head of, call down evil on
Antonyms: bless
2.
Synonyms: swear 3, bedamn, cuss, damn, execrate, imprecate
Idioms: ||curse up a storm