ETYM AS. curs. Related to Curse.
1. A severe affliction; SYN. torment.
2. Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; SYN. curse word, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword, cuss.

A euphemism for 'damn'.

ETYM Latin maledictio: cf. French malédiction. Related to Maledicent.
A proclaiming of evil against some one; a cursing; imprecation; a curse or execration; -- opposed to benediction.
Curse.

ETYM Old Eng. othe, oth, ath, as. âth; akin to Dutch eed, os. ęth, German eid, Icel. eithr, Swed. ed, Dan. eed, Goth. aiths; cf. OIr. oeth.
Swearing to the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury; SYN. vow, swearing.
Solemn promise to tell the truth or perform some duty, combined with a declaration naming a deity or something held sacred. In the us witnesses raise their right hand in taking the oath. + prikaži više