1 [I,T] curse (sb/sth) (for sth) to swear at sb/sth; to use rude language to express your anger 诅咒；咒骂: He dropped the box, cursing himself for his clumsiness. 他骂自己笨手笨脚，把手里的箱子掉了。

2 [T] to use a magic word or phrase against sb because you wish him/her harm 诅咒: She cursed his family. 她诅咒他的家人。