Assertion: hex | /r/Synonym | jinx
Facets:
value: in the latter sense
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: In particular, "curse" may refer to such a wish or pronouncement made effective by a supernatural or spiritual power, such as a god or gods, a spirit, or a natural force, or else as a kind of spell by magic or witchcraft; in the latter sense, a curse can also be called a hex or a jinx.