
Curse
Superstitious Origin
Often associated with superstitions or magical beliefs involving bad luck.

He avoided saying the curse that haunted his family for generations.
Literal vs. Figurative
Can be used literally for actual cursing, or figuratively to express frustration.

This traffic is a curse!
Compare with
AnathemaDamnationExpletiveHexImprecationJinxPlagueScourge
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