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curse vs conjure

conjure vs curse

curse is a noun but conjure is not a noun.

curse and conjure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curse Yes No Yes No
conjure No No Yes No
As verbs, conjure is a hypernym of curse; that is, conjure is a word with a broader meaning than curse:
  • curse: wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
  • conjure: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Other hypernyms of curse include arouse, bring up, call down, call forth, conjure up, evoke, invoke, put forward, raise, stir.
curse (noun) conjure (noun)
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
an evil spell
a severe affliction
something causing misery or death
curse (verb) conjure (verb)
utter obscenities or profanities engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
wish harm upon; invoke evil upon ask for or request earnestly
heap obscenities upon summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
exclude from a church or a religious community
Difference between curse and conjure

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