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Imprecation Definition & Meaning

imprecation
noun
  1. the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob"
  2. a slanderous accusation

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Frequently asked questions

What does imprecation mean?
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob" a slanderous accusation
What part of speech is imprecation?
Imprecation is a noun.
How many definitions does imprecation have?
Imprecation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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