noun
- a curse or prayer calling for harm or misfortune to befall someone
Usage: formal
Examples
- The angry villager shouted imprecations at the departing soldiers.
- Her imprecation against her enemies was heard throughout the hall.
- The witch’s imprecation was said to bring seven years of bad luck.
- He muttered dark imprecations under his breath.
- The ancient text contained powerful imprecations against tomb robbers.
- She hurled imprecations at the driver who cut her off.