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| | Curse Summary |
 | | CURSING, the antithesis of blessing, is a pan-global, pan-historical phenomenon in which language, spoken or written and with or without special accompanying actions, is directed at bringing down evil or misfortune upon an intended object, person, or com... |
 | | A curse is the effective action of supernatural power, distinguished solely by the quality of adversity that it brings, else it would be considered a" charm" or a" blessing." A curse may also be said to result from a spell or prayer, imprecation or exec... |
 | | 1: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" [syn: curse word, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword, cuss] |
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