Imprecation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Imprecation is a noun meaning The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone; a prayer that a curse or calamity may befall someone.
Meaning
The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone; a prayer that a curse or calamity may befall someone.
More Meanings
- A curse.
Example Sentences
Hear then this dreadful imprecation; hear it: / 'Tis lay'd on all; not any one exempt: […]
All life had turned to rottenness and stench in them--love was a beastliness, joy was a snare, and God was an imprecation.
He drank the spirits and impatiently bade us go; terminating his command with a sequel of horrid imprecations too bad to repeat or remember.
Mr. Gamfield growled a fierce imprecation on the donkey generally, but more particularly on his eyes; and, running after him, bestowed a blow on his head.
Word Forms
- imprecations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include curse, deprecation, imprecative, anathema, implore, conjurement.
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