■ noun
1》 a solemn appeal to a supernatural power to inflict harm on someone or something.
↘a cause of harm or misery.
2》 an offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
3》 ( the ~ ) informal menstruation.
■ verb
1》 use a ~ against.
↘( be ~d with ) be afflicted with.
2》 utter or address with angry expletives.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
OE, of unknown origin.