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Imprecate Definition & Meaning

imprecate
verb
  1. wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child"
  2. utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street"

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Frequently asked questions

What does imprecate mean?
wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child" utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street"
What part of speech is imprecate?
Imprecate is a verb.
How many definitions does imprecate have?
Imprecate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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