Imprecation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word imprecation
Brit.  |ɪmprɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word imprecation

noun

- the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult) (syn: malediction)
he suffered the imprecations of the mob
- a slanderous accusation

Extra examples

He muttered imprecations under his breath.

...the defiant prisoner continued to hurl imprecations and insults at the guards...

Word forms

noun
singular: imprecation
plural: imprecations
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