😡imprecation

noun
/ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

Example Sentences

The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.

Synonyms

curse, malediction, hex, damnation, oath

Antonyms

blessing, benediction

Collocations

utter imprecation, hurl imprecation, loud imprecation, divine imprecation

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