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Imprecation
01
the act of speaking a curse or wish for harm to come to someone, often as an insult or expression of anger
Examples
The witch muttered an imprecation under her breath.
02
a false and damaging accusation against someone's character or reputation
Examples
The politician dismissed the claim as an imprecation from his rivals.
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