curse with (something)
1. To call evil upon one. A noun or pronoun can be used between "curse" and "with." I cursed him with every illness I could think of when I heard how he had mistreated my daughter. I swear, the woman who lives on the corner is a witch, and she cursed me with some spell after my ball went into her flowers! That's why all this bad stuff has been happening to me! Don't worry, after that jerk cheated on me, I cursed him with every bad thing under the sun. His future relationships are doomed.
2. To have a particular problem or affliction. A noun or pronoun can be used between "curse" and "with." I've been cursed with an excellent memory because I can remember every insult or wrong that has ever been done to me. No, I've been cursed with this height, believe me. Do you know how many doorframes I walk into on a daily basis? I'm sorry about that stuff my mom said. She's been cursed with no filter, so she always just blurts out whatever's on her mind.
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curse someone or something with something
1. to damn someone or something with something, especially a verbal curse. She cursed him with the fervent wish that he rot in hell. She cursed the day he was born with an unprintable oath.
2. to afflict or oppress someone or something with something. His upbringing cursed him with a strong sense of guilt. The political scandal cursed the town with a dismal reputation for years.
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