Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
imprecation
noun
/ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
A spoken curse or offensive word that expresses a desire for harm to befall someone.
Examples
- The witch’s imprecation left everyone in the village feeling uneasy.
- He shouted imprecations at the unfair referee after the match.
- In some cultures, imprecations are seen as powerful spells.
Meaning
Imprecation refers to a wish or invocation for evil or misfortune to come upon another person.
Synonyms
- curse
- malediction
- execration
- condemnation
