Meaning of They cursed us
They invoked harm or bad luck on us verbally.
In simple words: They spoke bad words about us.
They cursed us in a sentence
- Everyone in the village said they cursed us after the storm.
- He believed that his ex-girlfriend had cursed us to fail.
- They cursed us during the argument, making everything worse.
- The fortune teller warned us that someone might have cursed us.
- If they cursed us, we'd better be careful for the next few weeks.
How to use They cursed us
Use 'cursed' in informal contexts. Avoid using with children or in polite conversations.
Grammar pattern
curse + object
Memory hint
Think of 'cursed' as being similar to 'cursing' someone with bad luck.
Related words
Collocations with They cursed us
- curse out
- cast a curse
- cursed life
- cursed fate
- cursed words
Synonyms for They cursed us
- damned
- hexed
- vexed
- maligned
- reviled
Common mistakes with They cursed us
- Confused with 'damned' as both mean 'cursed' but with different uses.
- Using 'curse' as a noun instead of a verb.
- 'Cursed' is often misspelled as 'cursed' when referring to past tense.
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Frequently asked questions about They cursed us
What does They cursed us mean?
They spoke bad words about us.
What is the definition of They cursed us?
They invoked harm or bad luck on us verbally.
How do you use They cursed us in a sentence?
Everyone in the village said they cursed us after the storm.
Can you give another example of They cursed us?
He believed that his ex-girlfriend had cursed us to fail.
What are synonyms for They cursed us?
Common alternatives include damned, hexed, vexed, maligned, reviled.
What words go with They cursed us?
It commonly pairs with curse out, cast a curse, cursed life, cursed fate, cursed words.
What are common mistakes when using They cursed us?
Confused with 'damned' as both mean 'cursed' but with different uses. Using 'curse' as a noun instead of a verb. 'Cursed' is often misspelled as 'cursed' when referring to past tense.
How do you pronounce They cursed us?
US: //ðeɪ kɜrst ʌs//, UK: //ðeɪ kɜːst ʌs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is They cursed us formal or informal?
"They cursed us" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use They cursed us?
Use 'cursed' in informal contexts. Avoid using with children or in polite conversations.