Imprecation
/ɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of invoking a curse or expressing a wish that misfortune or evil befall someone.
The old tales were filled with imprecations against those who betrayed their kin.
Forms
- imprecations
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Commentary
Often used in formal or literary contexts, imprecation implies a solemn or vehement curse.
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