Definition of imprecation Imprecation

im•pre•ca•tion

We found 7 definitions of imprecation from 5 different sources.

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What does imprecation mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: imprecations

imprecation - the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob"
  malediction
  execration, condemnation, curse the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated
imprecation - a slanderous accusation
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • imprecation (n.)
    The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon any one; a prayer that a curse or calamity may fall on any one; a curse.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • imprecation
    An appeal or prayer for evil or misfortune to befall someone or something.

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