Pronunciation: /ˌɪmprəˈkeɪʃən/
noun the act of invoking evil upon someone
A1 She muttered an imprecation under her breath when she stubbed her toe.
A2 The old man shook his fist and shouted imprecations at the noisy teenagers outside his window.
B1 The politician's speech was filled with imprecations against his opponents.
B2 The witch's imprecation caused the villagers to fear for their safety.
C1 The author's novel was criticized for its excessive use of imprecations and foul language.
C2 The cult leader's imprecations were so powerful that his followers believed they could bring about destruction.
formal The priest warned against the use of imprecations in his sermon.
informal She muttered imprecations under her breath as she struggled to fix the broken vase.
slang I can't believe he threw an imprecation at the referee during the game!
figurative His harsh words felt like a powerful imprecation against her character.
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