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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.
He shouted an imprecation at the driver who cut him off.
02
a false and damaging accusation against someone's character or reputation
Examples
The politician dismissed the claim as an imprecation from his rivals.
Spreading imprecations can ruin a person's career.
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