Dictionary of American idioms

CURSE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING WITH SOMETHING

curse someone or something with something: translation

cursesomeone or somethingwithsomething
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.