adjective
- expressing or containing a curse or prayer for evil or misfortune to befall someone
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The ancient text contained imprecatory verses against enemies of the kingdom.
- His imprecatory speech shocked the audience with its harsh tone.
- The psalm included imprecatory language calling for divine judgment.
- She muttered imprecatory words under her breath after the betrayal.
- The letter was filled with imprecatory statements wishing ill upon his rivals.
- Biblical scholars debate the meaning of imprecatory passages in scripture.