 imprecation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult) | |
| Synonyms: | malediction | |
| Examples: | "he suffered the imprecations of the mob" |
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| Related terms: | execration curse | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) a slanderous accusation | |
| Related terms: | accusation | |
| Similar spelling: |
imbrication impregnation imprecision imprecate impression improvisation impressionist impressionism impresario impressionable importation impartation impressed impreciseness imprecise imbricate |
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