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Accursed

usgb/əˈkɜːrsɪd,əˈkɜːrst/Volume
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Archaic TonePlay
The word 'accursed' adds a historical or old-fashioned tone to your language. SlideThe knights believed the forest was accursed.
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Literary DramaticPlay
'Accursed' is often used in literature to heighten drama or tragedy. SlideThe accursed prophecy came to pass, dooming the kingdom.
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Avoidance ImpliedPlay
Using 'accursed' implies that the subject is being actively avoided or shunned. SlideHe wouldn't touch the accursed gold, fearing its history.
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