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imprecate Definition


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imprecate
verb imprecated, imprecating
    formal or old use:
    1. To call (eg an evil curse) down.
    tr & intr
    2. now rare
      To curse.
Derivative: imprecation
noun
    A curse
      Thesaurus: denunciation, blasphemy, abuse, profanity, vilification, curse, vituperation.
Derivative: imprecatory
adj
    Etymology: 17c: from Latin imprecari, imprecatus to pray to or for something.



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