accurse Definition
to pronounce a curse upon; curse.
Using accurse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accurse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The witch accurse the villagers with a spell.
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He was afraid that someone would accurse him for his misdeeds.
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The priest refused to accurse the dying man, instead offering him forgiveness and absolution.
accurse Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with accurse
under a curse; doomed; ill-fated
Example
The accursed land was barren and desolate.
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Accursed be the day I was born!
the state of being under a curse; the quality of being accursed
Example
The accursedness of the land made it impossible to grow crops.
Origins of accurse
from Middle English 'acursen', from Old English 'ācursian', from 'ā-' (a prefix denoting opposition) + 'cursian' (to curse)
Summary: accurse in Brief
'Accurse' [uh-kurs] is a verb meaning 'to pronounce a curse upon.' It is often used in the context of witchcraft or religious rituals. The related term 'accursed' denotes something that is under a curse or doomed, while 'accursed be' is an expression of condemnation. Synonyms include 'curse,' 'hex,' and 'jinx.'
